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Copd and benefits.
I have copd, which leaves me breathless, which affects my activites on a daily basis. If I was to get a job it is my belief that I would lose my job due to bing unfit to carry out my duties. I only get LWC but I believe I should be getting LWCRA. I have spoken to universal credit and asked them to look at my claim again,…
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“Severe criteria”
can somebody please help me understand, the changes to the benefits system. Explain like you would to a 5 year old please. What’s happening, when it’s happening, how… etc. and could you please tell me what they are classing as the severe group? Is it just 12 months left to live or other conditions. I keep reading that the…
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Feel trapped by current situation on LCWRA
I'm currently on LCWRA. One thing that helps with my mental health is writing, recording and producing my own music. There is an opportunity for me to post my music on SoundCloud and various other places whereby I could make a small residual income, which would be nice. Obviously I will declare to the relevent authorities…
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get esa separately to my uc which they deduct..but im only getting £77 every 2 weeks
I have questions about my uc payments as they dont seem right.i get esa separately to my uc which they deduct..but im only getting £77 every 2 weeks.i have screen shots off my journal and do need help.thanku
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Universal credit claim review
I have to take part in a universal credit claim review i was asked to provide i.d and 4 months bank statements i uploaded it all to my journal having done all that I am now waiting for a phone appointment i was told by some people who are in this situation i was told not to hold my breath we've been waiting for a couple of…
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Migration to Universal credit
I was in the support group for ESA and Housing benefit. I also have also been awarded PIP. I received a migration letter with the deadline 17.10.2025. I made my claim within 1 month, that is 14.11.2025 as I was advised to do by DWP and the universal credit helpline. When I submitted my claim I was told, as expected that I…
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Partner moved in
Hi I transferred to UC from ESA Support Group in July. I get UC about £481 a month ESA LCWRA contribution based about £281 a fortnight. Also pip enhanced for both. My partner moved in on the 27th I have informed the housing and council, also dwp, we now have a joint claim. My partner works full time. Can anyone please tell…
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True or False?
Is the following information true or false? Transitional protection can apply when you claim Universal Credit (UC) and receive a State Pension, provided you are moved as part of a formal 'managedmigration' and meet specific criteria. Eligibility for Transitional Protection with a State Pension You may be eligible for…
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Lcwra
So a few days ago I had the assessment on the phone and was told to wait 2 to 4 weeks for decision however today in my journal I got a pdf file that says I'm now in the lcwra group and need to accept new commitments the commitments say to complete all to do lists activities and report any changes am I meant to accept? Why…
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Universal Credit review
Recently told to submit bank statements and everything else anyway in my account over the last 5 months my parents have been giving me money to the total of £8,000 didn't stay in my account long it was to pay large debts and stuff . I didn't tell UC as I was under the impression if its not kept as savings you are OK but I…
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Can I work ontop of working capability and receiving carers and UC?
Hi I receive universal credit and I’m also on limited working capability and I am receiving carers element for looking after my mother. I started working self employed 3 years ago and I can’t stick to it long term due to my mental health and depression I always quit as it gets too much for me. I don’t feel capable of…
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An end of the Universal Credit claim.
I discovered, after much research trawling through the internet, that my monthly State Pension of £921.00 would result in the whole of this amount being reduced in the UC award. I anticipated that we would only receive perhaps a pittance more in UC if we continued with the claim and therefore thought it best to end it. I…
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Change my phone number
I changed my phone number recently and forgot to update my UC online account before I lost access to my old number. I contacted them 6 weeks ago and they said they would ask the job centre to contact me to arrange an appointment. I asked if it could be a phone call because it is difficult for me to get to the job centre. I…
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Claiming as a couple but will be separating.
Hi and good day, Myself and my husband are claiming UC as a couple. These are what's included on our joint payments. LCWRA (both of us were deemed as LCWRA but I get the extra money because he gets the carers element) Carers element (my husband) Rent What goes out from the payment: Rent Advance payment What I would like to…
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LCWRA
Hello could anyone explain or help me please? I provided UC with a fit note on the 12/07/25 then another on the 04/08/25 (valid for 6 months) I went for an assessment on 13/10/25 and the decision was made on the 20/10/25 (I know it was rather quick) The letter of confirmation isn't giving me much to go off. If I was to…
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UC Review and Capital
Hi Everyone, I have my review coming up and wanted to know What was you experience like with UCR team calculating your capital? In one of the months I submitted the amount across mine and my partners bank accounts was £6500 but that was before rent was paid and all other bills. (I had just been paid the week before and had…
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Housing Element With Universal Credit.
My next rent is due on the 10th December and I am awaiting a decision from UC as to the amount my wife and I will receive. We rent privately and receive payments from our local authority as calculated under the Local Housing Allowance rules. Now that we have migrated to UC I wondered if we are protected by the transitional…
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Son LCWRA
Hello all, My son is disabled and receives UC. We have today received his decision saying he has been awarded LCWRA just based on the evidence alone and no assessment needed. He gets paid on the 1st of every month, assessment period 26th-25th and the first fit note (a 6 month one so no gaps) was 10th September. Please…
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Hi, my name is chantry123! Will I get extra money if I'm on LCWRA and claiming carers?
Hi just been awarded lcwra and I cliam cares will I get extra money
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Moving
I’m moving in partners house in march both on universal credit I get paid 23rd of each month she gets paid 13 th and 27th what date would be best to move in at?