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Awarded LCWRA
hello I’ve been awarded LCWRA today and I’m trying to work out when it’ll arrive and how much? Fit notes started dated 13/01/2025, but not sent in until 07/02/2025 (new claimant to UC so no idea about half this stuff) so I assumed that takes me to 7th May for the 3 months waiting period? No gaps in fit notes My assessment…
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Managed migration
I’m due my first u c payment next week the 5 th I migrated on 28th of may and the two week esa I received so what am I to expect a whole months rent ? And a whole one months u c ? Or will it be 2 weeks or 3 weeks of rent and u c ? It’s so confusing and all they keep telling me is check on the 1st. Anyone can shed some…
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Hi, my name is Idontunderstandus! Rent increase has been taken from Transitional Protection
Hi all, I hope you can help me to understand how this U/C Migration works please. I Migrated from Housing Benefit and ESA in November last year to U/C. My rent increased in April, I live in a Council Flat, and now U/C are saying the difference in the rent has to come out of the Transitional Amount I receive even though the…
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Esa to uc
hi all im in the final stage of migration to uc.im self employed and work part time,they have asked if i have had any gaps from work in the last 12months..i have had some (not many) does this alter any future payment?? ie,better to have none or lots?…many thanks
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Lcwra reassessment
I was awarded lcwra april this year for 18 months, im just wondering when i get a reassessment how does it work? do i have to fill out the long uc50 form again or do i just have to put down any changes if any. i not sure how it works thanks
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Universal Credit and "Most Severe" disabilities
These people will be exempt from any further checks. What exactly is this criteria? Is there a list of the disabilities included? Thanks
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Will people yet to migrate from ESA to Universal Credit be classed as new claimants?
I know they are hoping to get everyone migrated by December 2025. And presumebly the new lower LCWRA rates of £50 will be from after that date? So should be ok? But has it been confirmed? Thanks
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Unexpected UC Migration extension
Long time since posting here but thought I'd share I was due to migrate to UC from ESA SG by next Wednesday, but got a letter today out of the blue saying that it's been extended for another 4 weeks, until July 30th. As far as I'm aware I haven't got a vulnerable marker on my file … just wondering if it has happened to…
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Asking for more time UC
Hi can someone please tell me if I ask for more time to apply for UC does that mean I will lose my Transition Benefits? I am ESA Support Group. Have PIP. Thank you for your help.
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IR ESA-UC migration - health section
I am due to complete the form and I need to know how much detail is required for the health section in the form. This is making me anxious.
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Tax refund after pension lump sum
Hi everyone, I withdrew a lump sum from my private pension in July last year and i paid off debt with the whole amount i received, this was reported to UC and it was allowed without affect anything. I was receiving SSP at that time and now i am in receipt of new style Esa and awarded LCWRA in the support group from Sept…
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Work Allowance & LCWRA
Hi, Am just looking for clarification about what happens if you work a little whilst claiming Universal Credit and in the LCWRA? I can see that there is a work allowance - so UC isn't affected if you earn under that? Also does the reporting your income trigger any kind of assessment/re-categorisation? Thanks :)
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WCA call didnt happen
Hello All, My WCA call was due today at 13.15. I was ready and prepared by 13.00. The call from on 0800 number came at 13.11 by a lady called Yasmine. She asked if I was still happy to go ahead with the assessment and I said "yes, I am ready and waiting". She said she would pass me to a Practitioner who would go through my…
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Transition from esa support group to universal credit
hello am looking for some advice please my question is I finally got appointment with money advice though it’s only 2 days before my migration to UC will that give enough time to apply. Or can i contact UC to ask for more time and would this effect my claim and payment, it would be greatly appreciated any help
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New UC applicant advice
I am in the process of becoming single and believe I am eligible to UC. I work full time and have 2 children in social housing. I have a car through salary sacrifice benefit with work which is deducted before Tax and NI. I am unsure which figure I use for my application, do I put my salary before the car deduction or the…
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Benefit Cuts
Benefit cuts are definitely going ahead and do not need to be debated a source has informed me pip is going to be slashed LCWRA is being replaced and the assessment is going to put into one with the pip assessment this starts this next month rather than April 2026 what assessments have now resumed along with LCWRA reviews…
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LCWRA and back payment question
Hi, I've just received a letter in my journal informing me that I've qualified for LCWRA. I submitted my first sick note on the 17th January and have just received my letter informing me I qualify for LCWRA today, the 7th May. I receive my UC payment on the 20th of each month. My period dates are the 14th-13th of each…
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LCW to LCWRA
Hi all, first post here... I am on LCW but informed UC that my health had got worse and they sent me forms for a reassessment to see if I qualify for LCWRA . They said that I did not need to provide fit notes as I was already on LCW. This was in December. I am still waiting to be reassessed. My question is, if I do get…
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Hi, my name is Ruqiyah Universal Credit advise.
If you are with Universal Credit what discount do they offer?
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Hi, my name is fedupuk1! Im waiting for my migration letter from esa to uc, but have been really...
Im waiting for my migration letter from esa to uc, but have been really disturbed hearing how hard a time so many are having moving over. Im in the support group and income related. If you received housing benefit from your council, as soon as you claim for uc, that stops, even though a two week Run on is supposed to…
