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Self employment and UC
Hello I am a single disabled mum to three children , two of which are also registered disabled due to severe mental health illnesses and trauma/ptsd I left an abusive marriage in 2018 and my ex husband abused me and my children in the worst possible ways. He was finally sentenced to 18 years in prison cat A in October…
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I’m I owed any backpay
I submitted my fit note on the 8th August and now I’m waiting for a decision for lcwra, so I’m just wondering if I am owed anything bc it’s been more than 3 assessment periods.
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About lcwra
so iv been awarded but iv not had no payment or backdated payments does anyone know why or how this works please??
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cost of living disregard
I am in the process of UC claim review I sent 4 month bank statements and did an id check UC agent told me I had to update capital which I did without disregarding cost of living payment. I was wondering do I have take of the amount every month or will it automatically happen as I am in the process of review should I wait…
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Hi, my name is Aaronp2024! when would my lcwra payment be due?
Hi if I've been awarded lcwra and I handed my first fit note in on the 16th of July my normal payment date is the 15th of every month when would my lcwra payment be due
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UC Review - I’m Confused..
Hello, Earlier on I received a text message from UC, to read a message on my journal. I have signed into my account and on the journal it says “We are reviewing your Universal Credit claim to make sure your payments are correct. As part of the review, you will need to send us information to confirm your details.” It also…
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Question about Carers Allowance and UC
My wife receives Carers Allowance and Universal Credit award were reduced by Carers Allowance amount. Because Carers Allowance is taxable (as well need pay National Insurance contributions from Carers Allowance) my wife use part of Carers Allowance as contribution into Personal Pension and reduces tax bill. For Tax Credits…
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Lcwra payments
hi I have had lcw since October 2021, finally had a review and have been awarded lcwra today Work coach said something about back pay but didn’t go into detail even though I asked Would my first payment be March, assessment dates are the 4th -3rd,or as it was a review would I get payment sooner
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What are the worst or likely sanctions under UC?
I care for my wife who had a catastrophic brain injury and it looks like the Council think we mispent some Direct Payments on cleaning and hygiene products and UC may want to see this money as 'income' and try and say therefore we were overpaid.If this came to pass what are tge worst sanctions we could face..I'm terrified…
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Joint claim with UC, think we will be on less money, anything I can do?
me and my partner have just made a joint claim with uc as we have just got the keys to our house. My partner is on lowrc. I think we will b on less money than we r now. Is this true and im waiting for my lowrc to go through aswel. I understand we can only claim one of these as a couple but can I claim anything else as we…
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Hi, my name is andrea814! how long would I wait to receive the backdated payment?
So I handed in my first sick note 12 January 2023 so would i be right in saying that I'd be backdated to april2023 I had to fill the forms in 3 times as they claimed they had recieved it the first and second time I had my phone call Friday and recieved my decision today my question is with that period now being 19 months…
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Am I entitled to extra money on LCWRA?
hi provide my fit not on 17 of July and was till the 18 off October,on the 10 off October I find out I was approved for LCWRA when do I get my first payment I receive universal credit same people say may not get any extra money I very confused and I do like to no if I’m entitled to extra money thank you
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When will i receive my first LCWRA?
hi everyone, hope you are doing well! I declared a fit note to uc on 28th june 2024 and then again on 28th September 2024! Each fit note lasting 2 months! I get paid by uc on 26th every month! On the 15th October i was found to have LCWRA! Could anyone please tell me the date i should receive my first payment please? Thank…
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What you need to disclose in "change of circumstances"
Hi folks, DWP have been busy under Labour, this doc came out on Nov 4th: It's part of a whole series of docs they've prepared which you can find here: Anyway, to return to the issue, what do we need to divulge as "change of circumstances"? I'd have thought you only need to provide information if it would impact on the…
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LCWRA,
hi i just got told ive been awarded lcwra today and told i might get more money we are on uc just migrated ,my husband gets extra because he is my carer as im on pip he gets carers allowance for me so will this mean we dont get any extra thanks
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Got a PIP letter - they're extending my award by one year - but only b/c of review backlog
my PIP Award would have ended in July. But the review form I sent back in December has still not been processed, so they've extended to July 2024 to give them time to process my form. The letter says that if they've still not processed my review form by July 2024 they "could" extend it again. But surely they'd have…
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Hi, my name is nst! I am wondering how they deal with the cessation of LCWRA
I don’t always receive clarification from UC so thought perhaps you could help. I recently was awarded LCWRA whilst undergoing cancer surgery etc I have returned to work and although not fully fit I am hoping to be fitter in another month. I am wondering how they deal with the cessation of LCWRA. Do they apportion it to a…
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Biographical appointment by phone
I've just done the migration claim from ESA Support group and was wondering what to expect from the call? I suffer from agraphoboa and social anxiety so I'm very worried... Thanx
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Issues when retiring
Hi, I will be changing from universal credit to state pension. I receive lwcra in my award. My birthday will be 3/4 through the last accounting period and I have researched that the state pension income for the accounting period will be deducted from my final payment of UC. The issue I am having is that a problem…
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UC and ESA
hi I am new to benefits around Christmas time I am due ESA on the 24/12 which is Xmas eve and then due UC on the 27/12 will the payments be paid in on them days or on different dates just so I know to sort out my DD on my accounts Thanks in advance Sue
