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Is housing benefit ending?
I am seriously considering not migrating to UC because the whole thing is going to make me too ill. If I decide to just manage on PIP, will I be able to still keep my housing benefit claim as long as I don't move house? Or is this being phased out along with ESA?
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ESA CB with IR to UC (Managed Migration)
hello IF your Legacy ESA claim is underlining CB but fully assessed for IR (with Support Group / EDP) Will there still be a 2 week run on (paid Full ESA/HB) when have to migrate to UC when invited? Lastly….. Is there a methodology in how candidates are selected I.E. those invited in Sept 2024 and those invited as late as…
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Please can someone inform me of what a Universal Enhanced Review is?
In 2018, my employer and the govt (NHS) put me into Ill Health Retirement. LCWRA as well. I keep studding and aiming to return to work even though I am 50. Today I recieved notifucation that they want a phone call review with me next week.
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Hi I’m infoready24, I’d like help with LCWRA if possible please
hey I’m looking for information on my situation with LCW and the migration to LCWRA. background is Signed off month to month—— September signed off again 2023 October signed off November 14th-medical team referral Dec - another fit note sent Jan 2024 another fit note February fit note 28th February 2024 granted LCW March…
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Universal credit review
I’ve a review and need to upload bank statements, but when I try it says file to big, anyone had this problem
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Carers allowance/universal credit deduction
HI all.I have just started getting carers allowance as you probably know its £81.90 per week. My question is universal credit have taken more off me than I receive. They have deducted £354 this month I would appreciate it if anyone knows why this is as I don't understand. Thanks for any help you can provide 👍
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Universal credit and holiday
hello everyone, I’m new here and a have a question. Both my wife and I are on LCRWA and we have 3 kids (two of them are disabled). We are planning a holiday to visit our family in Italy and France from the 18th of December to the 23rd of January. my question is : since we are going for More than 1 month, will our UC be…
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Late reporting of rent increase
I really need advice please. I receive Universal credit housing element and my rent increased on the 22nd June. The updated rent agreement the landlord issued had incorrect details in relation to the address which I only noticed when I went to submit the change so obviously couldn't submit. I have been chasing the landlord…
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Struggling financially with UC
Hi im really struggling at moment financially i have been off work since march 26 i started claim fir uc 27 june and got first payment 377.00 27 august on 19 august was awarded lcwra. I already get pip 290.00 a month my ssp was 217.00 29 august at moment i have nothing as direct debits have gone out and i also financially…
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Will I be expected to job search?
I have a question about UC claiming .I haven’t claimed before Im age 55 , single & work 28.5 hours a week , I’ve done an online check & im entitled to UC my question is will I be expected to job search for more hours & attend regular UC interviews ?
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Universal Credit Sanction
Hi everyone, I’m in need of some help with being on a sanction previously. I want to appeal against but but I’m struggling on how to write a letter, what to include. I feel that the sanction is completely unfair considering my circumstances, I can explain further below. April 2022 my child turned 1 and I had an appointment…
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Disabled and UC interview.
Hi guys, New to all this so please forgive me if my post is long and confusing. We’ve just signed over to UC because of a migration notice. I’m a carer for my disabled wife who is claiming high care and high mobility PIP. My wife has: SPD (basically a shattered pelvis) Degenerative Disc Disorder Fibromyalgia Meniere’s…
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Advice please
Hi I am currently receiving ESA support group and pip. I've just had a migration to UC letter. I have my first phone appointment in a week and am petrified. I have severe anxiety, severe depression, autism and?ADHD. I barely leave home and am scared beyond belief. I do not function well socially and find communicating…
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Carers allowance and council tax
HI.Will I still be able to get council tax support for myself if I claim carers allowance. I live alone and get the single person discount. I also get universal credit.I get the standard allowance.and I also get the housing element for a 1 bed flat.my council tax authority is Sheffield city council. Thanks for any…
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Hi, my name is alix2024! LCWRA, will get a payment this month ?
I have been awarded LCWRA today (just seen the message in my journal) my first fit note was sent in back in April, my next UC payment is in two weeks, could anyone tell me if I get any back pay ? Or if I will get a payment this month ? Many thanks
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UC Child Element
Good afternoon everyone! My 16yo has just started college & UC now require a letter to "prove" that. My query is course eligibility, the courses are GCSE English & Maths, also Business Level 1 BTEC the courses are over 12 hrs per week. Will these be eligible for the child element to continue? Thank you.
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Info/help
Hi I've been of work with health problems for over 12 months now and just been told that I have to do a limited capability for work form/interview which is fine but I was also told that it should of been done on the 13th week of me being off sick which it was not I was not even aware of it till 2 weeks ago so my question…
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Disability element UC
can someone help me does this mean it will be backdated from 27 June 2024 or 6 November 2020???
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uc first payment
hi i have just been migrated to uc from income support by the time my first payment is due it will be five weeks in arears,will my first payment be five weeks money or will i just get paid from then thanks
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U.c query - told to cease trading due to fit note
Hi , newbie so please be patient 😊 Migrated across to u.c , I am self employed but due to ill health my last tax year returns were admittedly poor . Fell well below the m.i.if , I agreed to look for work as didn't have the funds to argue and dispute the decision that my business was not viable . Cut a long story short ,…
