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Universal Credit - Proof of Identity
Hello, I currently receive ESA, but recently received a letter saying I have to move to Universal Credit. I filled in the form online, but now I have to have a telephone appointment to verify my identity, and if I can't provide adequate proof over the phone, I will have to attend a job centre in person with my proof of…
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Migration from ESA to UC
Hello Does anyone know the number for ESA? My UC won't be paid until they have verification from ESA as to what rate of benefit I was on. ESA seem to be taking their time in getting back to UC so I was hoping I could chase things up. Thanks.
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Migration to UC from ESA, only been allowed £439
Hi I would like advice on my migration to uc from esa I am on the highest pip rate and my esa claim finished on 27th May 2025 I only received £243 from esa last week which is 1 weeks worth.ive been onto my uc journal several times and there not telling my why I've only been allowed £439 for June .as you can see no one can…
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Will they backdate carers element?
I started caring for my son 8th July 2022 I was told I couldn't get carers allowance as I worked 16 hours but wasn't told about carers element until October just gone so I applied for the element but got refused the back dated money as they said I was out side the 13 month deadline, but if I wasn't told about the benefit…
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Prescriptions
Good morning Having been receiving my prescription at no charge ( LCWRA) group . once in a couple is it correct even if have the LCWRA will have to pay now ? It seems awful that have to budget for much needed medication. Many thanks for help and info recieved from all .
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Universal Credit
Hello, Can someone tell me I have my first UC Statement but haven't been paid yet if I send for my repeat prescription can I now get it free or do I need to wait until I have been paid? I hope this doesn't sound silly but I am just anxious. Thank You
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Migration to u c
hi I’m in esa support group and have completed the migration I have a biographical phone call on Friday but my journal says on health bit that I may need an assessment to confirm I’m suitable for the health element is this right I thought it would just swap to the support group on u c ?? Wonder if anyone can advise please x
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Work capability assessment
I now have a date for my work capability assessment and I am deading it . Its a phone appointment and I am worried about how to explain how depression and anxiety affect me. Plus i didn't get to put on my form that I have been referred to see if I have austim/adhd as it was after I sent my form that I was referred. Would…
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Limited work group
Morning peps quick question my wife just got off ovine work my work coach (she's my appointee) he said I should placed in lwrc and check again in 3 months is this normal thought you stayed in a group till you have an assessment I migrated from wrag esa to uc 2 months ago Many thanks
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UC what's monthly payment whilst on eaa suprt group
SSo My payment for UC has changed and been reduced by half for the last few months I get low rate PIP and in support group esa and also I have transition protection Mquestion is what should I receive UNIVERSAL CREDIT PAYMENT EVERY MONTH AN AVERAGE AMOUNT THANKS Jam.
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UC recalculation after PIP tribunal
Hello everyone! Looking for some advice after my wife (who is LCWRA) was awarded PIP by tribunal last week, backdated to August 2023. I am self employed and care for her 35+ hours. While the PIP appeal process has dragged along I couldn't be given carers element of UC and had a minimum income floor (MIF) applied each month…
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First UC Statement
Hello, I got my first UC Statement this morning. It said I will be getting £539.05 this month. I get NS ESA of £281.10 a fortnight. My UC deductions are of £601.05 because of NS ESA and spare bedroom for housing element. My question is do I still qualify for free NHS treatment such as prescriptions, dental and opticians? I…
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Can I get Universal credit being a student?
hi, I’m an 18 year student, at college doing my btec first year. I got one year left at college. Currently I’m living in a shared room, in a private house. I left home a year ago after parents got divorced and no one wanted to keep me. My uncle has been helping pay my rent (which is inclusive of bills) but he’s losing his…
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What is required for a Universal Credit check?
I wanted to find out what is required for a Universal credit check?
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(If) 4point rule is the deciding factor for LCWRA
Hi, can Admin or someone with facts not Speculation please assist? Do you know if a person Now in receipt of LCWRA And PIP With 4points on a Descriptor will Still be reassessed as Not Entitled because their LCWRA was granted via "Substantial Risk". Or is this SR not being scrapped/not Relevant under the 4point PIP Gateway…
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ESA to UC Help to Claim
I just wanted to highlight the Help to Claim service from citizens advice when migrating from ESA to UC. I got my migration letter yesterday and contacted them via web chat (I don’t do well on phones). They did a calculation for me so I know what my award should be. They also gave me loads of helpful advice and a reference…
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Issues with Universal Credit
Hey can get help with universal credit
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ESA Support to UC managed migration
hello (1) Is the ESA run on (whether deducted or not from UC) certain on original cycle after UC application? (2) Is the NS ESA certain 4 weeks after UC application?? (3) How certain is LCWRA added to first UC assessment payment ? The reason why I ask is whether to request an advance. Looks like they take 15% back of your…
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Just had my review for uc bit confused
The ladybphoned me today went through all the usual questions she asked if I had savingvi said yes i had asavings account but didnt think I needed to report it unless it was 6k she said I had to declare all money savings etc she told me to do a coc and put my balance in as from today will doing this trigger anything I was…
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Worried about a message on my UC account about a review, any advice?
This discussion was created from comments split from: UC / New Style ESA / Permitted Work / TP.
