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Work capability questionnaire
Hi all. After the amazing news I am now entitled to higher rate PIP, I have some questions regarding the work capability work questionnaire. I had no idea I was entitled to UC which I will now receive. I have tried to keep going with work but I'm so done. I have a fit note from the Dr and the job centre said to apply for…
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Earnings from employer? Self employed help!
Hi Scopers, good morning! I recently got awarded LCW! Which is great, I also started a part time job recently for which I am self employed (as I'm not paid through PAYE). I have declared all of this to DWP. Today I got a message on my to-do list asking me to report earnings by employers, I think this may be because when I…
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Can I still claim UC whilst earning £1300 a month before tax?
Hi, I currently receive UC, LCWRA, HB, and PIP, and work 7 hours per week, earning £342.40 per month. I’ve been offered a 30-hour contract at my current job as a manager, which would increase my monthly income to £1,372.80 before tax. I’m trying to determine what benefits I would still be eligible for and if accepting the…
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lcwra
Hi I have recently been accepted for lcwra on my universal claim I have been on Lcw for a while and I was sent a uc50 in Dec for a review of my LCW entitlement that assessment lead to a Lcwra award does this mean I will be back dated for when they sent me the uc50 form my review was around 12 months late from the back log…
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Cash SIPP and universal credit capital allowance
Hi i am thinking of putting cash into a cash SIPP.Due to long-term illness, we’ve been unable to work claiming uc, and live on welfare benefits. I have no intention of taking any income from the SIPP until my official retirement. My question is would the DWP recognise my SIPP as a locked away pension which wouldn’t impact…
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UC Phone appointment
Hi all My husband and I have both got a take part in your commitments call with UC coming up.It’s been nearly 12 weeks since we had to go on it. I’m his carer and was quite surprised we are having these as he’s signed off work until October with that ongoing after for however long it takes on his road to rehabilitation…
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Lcwra
hi all, I’ve just been awarded lcwra 6th August. I gave my first sick note on the 9th April. My ap is from the 16th to the 15th and I get paid on the 5th and 22nd I was just wondering if I would get any back pay and if so when but also when would I recieve my first payment. Thanks in advance
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Hi, my name is gedsy!
Hi. I was diagnosed with a form of cancer on 10th April 2024 and submitted my GP’s first sick note stating that I was unfit for work to the DWP on 30th April. At this point I was receiving Jobseekers Allowance of £393 monthly. I was then assessed as having LCWRA on 26th June. On 1st August I asked through my journal when I…
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Lcwra help
Hello, i have recently been placed in lcwra on uc and need a bit of advice, i put my firts fit note 22nd april and was awarded lcwra on 24th july our payment dates are 8th of month and we are currently affected by the cap too. We have just received our payment schedule and the cap hasnt been lifted and lcwra not applied is…
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UC review
Hi I've just received a note on my journal saying I'm being reviewed and have to send 4 months backdated bank statements and photo ID. What should I expect from this and do they check what money is being spent where & when? My anxiety is through the roof with worry, can't eat, sleep or anything! Please help!!
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LCWRA backpayment advise please
hi all, I was wondering if anyone can help. I have recently been accepted for LCWRA. I provided a fit note on my UC journal on 20th June 2024, however it had been backdated by my doctor to when I was unfit for work, which was 16th May 2023. Does this mean that I will get a back payment from last year or because I only…
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Lcwra
Hi I’m new here I’m very confused when I will get my first payment or if I’m owed any money I gave my first fit note to uc on 18/04/24 and have not missed any gaps, I decision 16/07/24 I dont think i will be owed any money and will I get my first LCWRA payment with my uc this month the end of August
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LWCRA & Work
Hi there Are you able to work part time self employed and still keep your LCWRA?
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Hi, my name is Hopeful62!
If you are claiming Universal Credit, are a home owner and take in a lodger, is their rent treated as capital?
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Hi, my name is broomy79!
I have been claiming Universal Credit for myself and my wife, who is my full-time carer. I am also claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP), for which I have been awarded a 10-year period and the enhanced rate for both components, as my health condition will not improve. I also receive the limited capability for…
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Managed migration to UC with a change in health affecting self employment.
hi everyone, I am trying to help my brother as he has received a managed migration letter for UC. He has had mental health problems for years. He has been working 16 hours cleaning and claiming working tax credits with the disability premium. He also claims housing and council tax benefit. He has been struggling with his…
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Hi, my name is xxjanexx! Do I need to provide a fit note every 7 days?
hi I’m in a bit of a state…I tryed filling in my UC form and when it came to my health I wrote in what I suffer from…they asked if I received esa I said no Then a page came up saying they need a sick note for every 7 days I’ve been on pip and the old disability living allowance both high rates Have I done something wrong…
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Hi, my name is diane2204! will there stop my uc for packing my job in?
Hi I'm looking for some advice I work part time and get uc I'm waiting to hear from pip due to bad health if I get awarded pip and resign from my job will there stop my uc for packing my job in
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LCWRAG - Ability for some paid work without negatively impacting benefits.
Hello, I am trying to understand or confirm if it is possible to be in the LCWRAG on UC and retain the UC amount plus the additional LCWRAG amount. I presently receive both plus a small additional amount for housing costs related to maintenance/ service charges. I don’t receive any separate amounts as housing payments…
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LCWRA
Hello, could someone help with LCWRA payments. i have been handing sick notes in since 20th March. AP period is 4th - 3rd. Payment date 10th. Awarded LCWRA on 26th July. Just had statement for August and no lcwra payment awarded. could anyone help. thanks in advance
