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ESA migrating to UC - help with what I'll receive please?
Hello. I'm over 25, and in the IR ESA support group with two disability elements. I also receive PIP. I don't have housing costs. Pic is attached showing what I receive now. I have looked at some online calculators and what I'll receive on UC comes up different each time (including TP) Can someone work out what I'll get on…
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UC Question
Hello I am going through the process of a managed migration from ESA Support Group to UC. I have received my last ESA payment today but the last ESA payment of the month will be missed and then UC kicks in on June 8th. The Job Centre has provided me with a loan to help me through but I was just wondering if this was right.…
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Hi, my name is UCnewbie! Would my son have assessments after transition to UC?
I'm trying to help my son with his migration to UC from ESA support group. He was told several years ago that, because he has a degenerative neurological condition, he no longer needed to undergo any medical assessments My question: will this still be the case when he is on UC ? Any advice gratefully received
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Uc advance amount?
Hi what would the sort of advance for uc amount I could get single over 25 and in esa support group currently switching to uc
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UC change of circumstance advance payment due to being awarded LCRWA
ok just wondering if anyone has any knowledge on this , i have recently been awarded LCRWA and received backpay etc… I have read on various websites and read that I should be eligible for a change of circumstance advance payment due to a significant increase in my UC payments due to be awarded the LCRWA element. but for…
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PIP and uc
good afternoon, I was wondering if anyone knows if universal credit changes if a child has gone from standard DLA to enhanced on PIP? Thank you
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Universal credit carers element or carers allowance
good afternoon My daughter has been awarded enhanced in both on PIP and I currently receive carers element on universal credit, what are the benefits of going to carers allowance as it seems like there is too much information to take in? Thanks
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WCA Phone call
I have been sending fitnotes in to UC since September last year. I have my WCA tomorrow by telephone. I successful, do you think I will get any back paid. It sure has been a long wait for this assessment, and then maybe another two months before I get a response from them??
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Advice with WCA telephone call
Hello. I first put in my fit notes on the 1st of December and normally get paid on the 7th of each month. It's been a long few months but I'm finally getting my WCA call early April and I'm having so many panic attacks it's hard to even type this... Can you kind people please give me any advice? For extra context I get…
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UC/LWCRA and Ill health retirement lump sum
Hi all, my first post on here 😊. I am in the process of ill health retirement and have been told I can take a lump sum payment from my pension. One option is below 16k but above the 6k cut off and the other is over 16k. I currently claim UC/LWCRA and PIP. I am completely unsure on which lump sum to take?. If I take the…
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Hi, my name is Harry4! How long do you have to wait to get a appointment from ESA to UC?
How long do you have to wait to get a appointment moving from ESA to universal credit
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Rent Increase in April is being taken from my Transitional Amount.
Hi everyone, I am so lost. I do hope you can help me please. I migrated over to U/C in November from Housing Benefit and ESA. I received the Transitional Amount so as I was no worse off. My rent increased in April and they have taken the rent increase amount, the difference between last years and this years rent, from the…
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Hi, my name is clarejeff79! UC and Ill health retirement. how did you manage to spend your lump sum?
hi did anyone receive ill health retirement and claim universal credit if so how did you manage to spend your lump sum
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What gets classed as disregarded on universal credit
Hi what gets classed as disregarded indefinitely with universal credit is it the cost of living and pip col payments , is cold weather payments disregarded too need to work it out please
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Hi, my name is connor1702! I’ve been awarded lcwra also im getting a back payment I was told this...
so I’ve been awarded lcwra also im getting a back payment I was told this Friday 09 may where should I expect the backdate payment to be in my account as I’ve not received a letter stating how much as of yet
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Hi, my name is nogg22! have migrated over to universal credit and have the opportunity to move to...
Hi have migrated over to universal credit and have the opportunity to move to new area and live with partner ( never claimed rent hall but would need to now ) what is the process one inform a change of circumstance i can not afford to have my benefits stop . Am worried sick and already so anxious about all the changes that…
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Confused.com
Hi. Just had an interview at the Job Centre for migration from ESA to UC. Lady very helpful but I am feeling confused as she said that payments would be deducted?? All I know at the moment are my payment dates starting in June; 8th and 22nd. I assume I will be getting the standard amount of UC topped up with the LCWRA…
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Best day to switch to UC from ESA
I started filling in the UC form today. I have to switch from IR ESA by the 22nd May. I was paid ESA today. I was wondering if it would be okay to submit the form next Monday, or is that leaving it too close to the deadline?
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Universal credit and cash withdrawals
I recently had a UC claim review and they asked about cash withdrawals, I’m now worried every time I draw cash out, I withdraw about 100 a week for groceries, going out with friends etc, do you think this is reasonable, I am just worried about withdrawing cash now
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They sent my brother an update via journal but did not inform him, important info
My brother is currently going through the process of migration from ESA support group over to UC. they have asked a question that was answered and even the local HB Unit were informed and fine about has this changed under UC? My sister has her own home, owing to the condition we have (Genetic) severe bleeds happen, My…
