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Hi, my name is danny100! Iv worked for 40 years and always paid my thousands of pounds tax and ...
hi , Iv worked for 40 years and always paid my thousands of pounds tax and insurance but two 3 years ago I lost everything and it affected my health mentally and since has physically got worse too I claim Universal credit but now they are saying they are reviewing it amd want pictures of me with my driving licence and my…
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Care element UC
Hi I have been advised by autism services to apply for carers and care elements on our Uc claim for our children. I am not sure how this works if any one has any information that could help us. it’s a joint UC claim, with 2 children who both get the disabled element. My son is the n high care/high mobility rate DLA, my…
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Sick note & UC, but still having to job search?
IveI had sick notes in for the last 3 months I'm on universal credit my work coach says i still need to do jobsearch but not to apply for any with me being sick? What's the deal
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Hi, my name is Ianabbott! I been awarded lcwra do you get paid for part months my payment period...
I was wondering I been awarded lcwra do you get paid for part months my payment period starts 01/01/2015 but my first payment is not till 19/02/2025 which covers the period 13/01/2025 till 12/02/2025
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Hi, my name is Whyte! Hi my wife is currently receiving carers allowance for our autistic son...
Hi my wife is currently receiving carers allowance for our autistic son.I might be receiving redundancy as my job is cutting staff numbers,i am asking will this affect her alowance
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Hi, my name is Suzy77! today I was asked to sign into my uc which was saying I am getting a payment.
today I was asked to sign into my uc which was saying I am getting a payment for carers element .. I have been on uc since July 2023 my question is why am I just getting it now the job centre did the application for me I
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Hi, my name is briandonaldson! I put my uc50 form in the 14-01-2024 i was awarded lcwra 2 weeks ago
I put my uc50 form in the 14-01-2024 i was awarded lcwra 2 weeks ago will i get back pay look forward to answers
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Please share your recent experience with health assessment conducted by INGEUS
Hi Guys, please share your recent experience with health assessment conducted by INGEUS. Apologies if this topic was already covered, I find difficult to navigate all the previous posts. Background This will be my first health assessment, I received a latter saying it will be conducted via phone. I have successfully…
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What can I claim
I've took 4wks unpaid from work to look after my mother who has just been diagnosed with lung cancer, can I claim universal credit to help for that month as my mam panicking now as uses my board to pay her rent but obviously won't have any pay this month ( panicking on what to do ) anyone help with advice please
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Hi, my name is mohas! (LCWRA)
Helo all I have been unfit for work for a number of years and I have been awarded LCWRA on the 2nd of January 2025, my first fit note was on the 18th September 2024, will I be back dated and when can I expect my payment? Thanks Mohas
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MR on closed UC claim?
My son's UC claim was closed due to too much capital. In fact, the capital never exceeded 16k once COL taken into account. As his capital is high though, and his spends are very low, he does not need UC and I really do not want to start a new claim for him until hiscapital is spent. I put in an MR though for 2 reasons. I…
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Lcw - uc50 - lcwra - help
I had a change of health circumstances and requested a wca and reconsideration from my lcw back in November 2023 I was told repeatedly to add to my journal what I've been doing right up untill now 22nd Jan 2025 they kept just repeating what they were saying the whole time in my journal I now have an assesment on 24th…
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WCA telephone cancelled without notice
Hello, I waited for my phone WCA appointment time and it was a no-show not even pre-cancelled, when I called they said it should have been cancelled and someone would contact me, and it would be rebooked. I Haven’t heard back. I suffer severe anxiety and this was so traumatic for me. Anyone else had this happen and be…
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Recent breakup, how to approach UC?
hi there. I’ve recently broken up with my partner but because she was also my carer, she took care of important things like UC. I have access to our UC but I’m not sure how I proceed with things because it was a joint claim. I receive LCWRA and when I made a previous post about this, someone said that I should keep a copy…
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Hi, my name is Lana007! DWP asking for bank statements. Will they ask for my credit card too?
Hi everyone I am new the group. I am hoping someone maybe able to help or point me in the right direction. I had a message on my UC journal along the lines of your UC is being reviewed to check you receive the correct amount. I then had a soft call and was told I would need provide id and 4 months bank statements uploaded…
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Hi, my name is wasp123! I have a benefit query please. I'm awaiting a decision on a wca assessment..
HI I have a benefit query please. I'm awaiting a decision on a wca assessment. When I had a work search interview yesterday the adviser said there was no updates on my wca but she said that if awarded lcwra my case manager may calculate an overpayment that may be deducted if awarded. She also said that I'd need a different…
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Latest upper tribunal case
Hi I'm wondering if the latest upper tribunal case is going to go in my favour. I'm going to quote what poppy said in my last post. Would this mean the carers element will be added back on to my claim poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,348 ChampioningJanuary 1 Thank you. Oh dear, I'm afraid this isn't going to…
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Question about WCA assessment
Morning Just after some advice currently get carers allowance & carers element after migrating from IS to UC (have TP) & have also have medical issues, have been placed in no work group due to carers allowance but have been told to fill in uc50 & due an assessment shortly but have seen this will make me worse off can i…
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LCWRA While Employed & On PIP
Hi I hope someone can help me. I have several chronic health conditions & diseases & I have been signed off my job since Nov 24. I didn't know I had to upload sick notes to UC so I updated my claim and put I was off sick from end Nov 24 until present (Jan) & this was accepted. I am hoping to try to return to work next…
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WRCA BACKDATED ??
hi, I have been on Universal Credit for about 4 years & working part time after losing my job due to Covid . late 2021 I started to have really bad Neck & Back Pain later on Bouts of Sciatica but I was still actively seeking employment, all symptoms have progressively worsened since mid 2022 & have been providing…
