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UC new claimant query
Hi there, I migrated from irESA to UC last month and every seems fine and the other day had a notification for a phone call on 10th sept to accept my uc commitments which I understand is just routine. Yesterday had another journal entry asking me if I'd like to arrange an appointment discuss searching for work or training…
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Universal Credit Group Action
First of all, to clarify, I do not work for Leigh Day. If you have been affected or know a service user, care for, have a member of your family, friend or anyone you know 'naturally' migrated to Universal Credit from 'Legacy Benefits' before the 16th January 2019, please have a good look through the links below.…
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Covert surveillance
The DWP's surveillance focuses on individuals suspected of benefit fraud to investigate and prevent fraudulent activity within the welfare system. DWP surveillance techniques DWP now openly recruiting ‘covert surveillance officers’ to spy on disabled people is this for fraudsters that arent disabled When individuals with…
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Getting my payments more frequent
Hello can any body give me any advice on/if I can get my UC payments fortnightly? I'm really struggling and got into a cycle of having to borrow some cash to get me threw I'd say last 15days before I'm paid again obviously I then pay this back to just lend again. I don't like the fact that I'm reliant on a friend. I'm…
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How to claim house benefits through Universe Credit?
Hello everyone, I currently receive Limited Work Capability for the Work-Related Activity (LWCRA), and I am profoundly deaf with mental health challenges. I am looking for private rented accommodation through a landlord but am struggling to find information on how to claim Housing Benefit through Universal Credit. Could…
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ESA to UC further payments for two weeks query
hello all! I have a question about managed migration after receiving a letter from ESA to UC (I’ve not received the letter but because I’ve read they’re due to start going out this year, I thought I’d clear up some confusion I have now so at least I know a bit better what to expect). I’ve read that you will receive an ESA…
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Transitional protection and non dependant moving home
I recieve transitional protection on uc because I was migrated from income support which had disability premiums included as I recieve pip and live alone. My adult son wants to move back home due to his relationship ending and I'm obviously not going to see him on the streets but I am worried about how this will affect my…
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Pension and uc
Hi I’m about to receive my work pension . I was finished work due to disability. My partner and I have a joint claim he gets LCWRA . I will be back payed from the pension . The uc is £600.00 more than I will get from my pension and I will receive a lump sum over the £6000 . Do I have to stop the claim or do I go and see…
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ESA to UC migration letter mentions an appointment where I need to explain my illness.
I am currently in the process of being migrated over to UC, from ESA. (I am currently on contrib ESA, support group.) I got a letter from the DWP saying: At the appointment, we will ask you to explain how your illness or disability affects your ability to work. I was under a vague impression that all I needed to do was to…
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Hi, my name is Cillawhite! I have not received my latest UC payment.
I'm currently in receipt of UC after transitioning from ESA I also do supported work and have been paid by UC since June 2025 but I havnt received a payment qnd I dont have an online journal to enquire why not received...my earning are exactly the same every month so its definitely not to do with that...very frustrating
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Please Would Someone Check This Is Right. Thank You
Have just had my second payment, after a huge mess up with my first (migrated from ESA). Last month I had to pay bedroom tax, as they hadn't checked with my landlord that I need an extra bedroom for my carer - so I paid that extra out of my money. This month, they are paying my landlord full rent but have taken the bedroom…
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Uc50
Hi i was given in sicknotes to uc fordt one 5th may then another one then another then one for 2months till 23rd September i went for medical on 6th August got passed for LCRWA im due payment on 1st Sept from uc anyone know if I get back pay plz I did apply for pup and appealed 3 times now going to tribunal just waiting…
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UC housing non dependant or joint tenancy
Hi, could someone help to understand this, please? My mother receiving PIP - daily living component and mobility both higher rates and ESA. My sister always lived with our mum as mum needs care almost 24/7 specially at nights, sister not an "oficial carer" doesn't receive carer's allowance. Mum rents privately two bedroom…
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Is this right
If I've never had a break in my claim .... I was awarded incapacity benefit from early 2008 Then got moved to cbesa in 2013 Then in 2018 was told DWP made a mistake and I actually qualified for both cbesa and IR ESA when I originally got moved over in 2013 ..... So they gave me a back payment for all the IR top ups I…
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PIP
Hi ive done my migration form but after submitting and getting told i will recieve a phone call i noticed i hadnt put that i recieve PIP. Ive added a note in my journal to tell them.. will this be ok? Thanks Worried sick
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Over 13 months…do I have any luck of getting carers element backpayment?
hi guys. I don’t live with my partner I spend 3 days there and four days at my parents. We are both on ADP and UC. Both disabled. Different disabilities.he has been on ADP since October 2023 and is LWCRA. I did not claim for and get carers element awarded until last week. Making it about 20 months. Last week on a…
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Work Allowance
Does anyone know much about the work allowance? I get Universal Credit (migrated from ESA support group) and PIP £558 every 4 weeks - both for social anxiety and depression I have read about work allowance- and was wondering about doing some online surveys? I wouldn't do face to face ones with my social anxiety and also…
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Universal Credit Total Farce very confusing information given
I applied for Universal Credit after a migration letter. My housing association helped me fill it in. On Monday i went into verify my ID at the jobcentre and spoke to someone who told me conflicting information I was told that my ESA would be continuing and she told me the first date my payment of UC would be made. But I…
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Non dependent, what will happen if they ask for the address for UC?
hi my daughter has moved out but I am not sure of the address where she is but she doesn’t claim Uc. She moved out a few months ago but I did not tell Uc about this .i gave done a change of circumstances but what will happen if they ask for the address but I don’t have it ?
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My first UC payment
Hi I get my first UC payment next Friday £410 a month. When do I get the transition payment on top as I move from ESA IR Support Group. Also it says because I am still claiming ESA that is what they can pay me. I am confused as I have bills to pay out of that, etc. Your help and advice is always truly appreciated. Can you…
