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Disability self employment migrated to UC
My son has enhanced ADP (formerly PIP) he has cerebral palsy and is limited in how much he can do. He got the severe disability element of Working Tax and has now migrated to UC. They asked him to ask the doctor for info for the jobcentre work coach but he got angry and refused and wanted to talk to the work coach. He said…
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Budgeting loan
hi there, I have £150 outstanding on a UC budgeting loan. If I was to pay this off in full how long would it take for me to be eligible to take out another loan? For instance could I ring the debt management line, pay the £150. Put the phone down and then apply for another loan straight away? TIA
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universal credit regulation 89_b
hi, has is anyone in this situation were both parents are caring for the same child due to a rare condition I joined universal credit last July 2024 after we had to migrate from CTC. on the UC terms it states only one person can be main carer and is exempt from any work related activities but the other parent has to look…
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How do I know if the reason I'm in LCWRA is for substantial risk or not?
On the letter/UCD81 pdf I got to let me know I've been put in LCWRA, it doesn't mention anything about whether I've been awarded it for substantial risk or not.
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Claiming lcw uc pip for mental health
Hi just wondering if anyone can answer I couple of questions please. I am receiving uc and on lwc not lwcra as I didn't qualify but I did qualify for standard pip & standard mobility for mental health panic disorder anxiety depression agrofobia. My question is my universal credit coach wants me to do work related activity…
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Hi, my name is joanneb123! i was awarded lcwra on 7th december i was paid on the 18th...
i was awarded lcwra on 7th december i was paid on the 18th when should i receive my backpay
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Hi, my name is twomacks! I’ve received my migration letter last week,couldn’t face reading it ...
I’ve received my migration letter last week,couldn’t face reading it till now..I’ve been reading advice and various forums…I’m in the esa support group due to long term health issues…I keep reading I have to inform them about this or I won’t get the transition payments once on uc….but I read various explanations of how to…
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Prepare for and attend your standard identity appointment in a jobcentre
Esa (ir/cb) to uc migration. Completed online form 2 days ago. Inadvertently clicked the button which says I can't confirm id online. Then in to do list it said "we'll call you." Today I was anticipating call. Nothing. Logged into account now and it says under to do what I wrote in the title. Under the options for id I…
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Lcwra I’m up for review soon I think
I was told I have severe learning disability and also violent disorder but I had got lcwra in 2022 so am I exempt from this new announcement will I be re assessed I have no idea what’s it ment and I watched it live any help would be great please anything atall
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Received UC Migration Notice
Hello everyone and good morning. I have, yesterday, received my UC migration notice and although I have been expecting it, it has still knocked me sideways as my mental health isn't the best and I would really appreciate some advice regarding when I should submit my claim. Currently, I am in receipt of IR ESA Support Group…
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ESA to UC letter. Apply now or later?
I'm currently in the support group for ESA and claiming Housing Benefit. Got the letter telling me to claim Universal Credit yesterday. I have up to June to make a claim. Given recent events, my question is do you think I should claim now or wait until June? Thoughts? Thanks.
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I've had my WCA cancelled and a commitments review booked that i cant attend
Hey everyone Hope someone can reply soon to this, my wca was cancelled because i didn;t provide fit notes but i was sick at the time so i didn't see the messages on journal asking for them (psychosis) What can i do now, i have a medical appointment same time as commitments appt aswell
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UC and LCWRA amount ?
hi, I’ve received uc from 2021 and assessed as LCWRA. I also get pip. I understand the standard monthly rate is £393.45 for someone single and over 25, and the extra amount for LCWRA is £416.19. That extra amount is the £23.00 it isn’t the whole 416 on top of the standard rate? Many thanks,
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What is the "health element" of UC that IFS.org says exists?
I am on UC and LCW. I receive the standard amount for over 25 year old single adult. I don't get PIP. Is the health element a figure of cash or an approximation of equitable value of something else? I have struggled for 3 years living below the poverty line and have never seen or heard of this "health element" before…
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Free Prescriptions?
I know we're all stressed about today, I have no idea where I even stand right now as I'm right in the middle of forced migration over from ESA (support group) to UC and I won't know anything until 5th April 2025. What I was wondering about was my prescriptions. I'm obviously on medications that help keep me alive (yeh…
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ESA claims managed migrating to UC are not classed as new claims?
Hi everyone, I just seen this online. Is this true? Anyone got a clue what it means?
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Possible LCWRA changes in 2025?
I've been receiving LCWRA for 2 years now never had a reassessment and I am extremely worried as to what will happen in 2025 and beyond as I can't make heads or tails of what's being said about this. Will I ever be reassessed and will my lcwra money stop in 2025 I also receive PIP. Can someone please explain in simple…
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Moving to 4 payments a month
I’ve recently requested to have my payments switched to 4 times a month due to me not being able to budget very well. My assessment period is the 16th - 17th and payments 23rd of every month so I was wondering if they approve the change when will the weekly payments start? I get £809 a month. So will that change to 200 a…
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WCA
Hello, after a year of stress, the husband finally received the LCWRA. The Uc50 questionnaire was sent on May 10, 2024. They sent him to the DWP without a medical assessment on the grounds that he arrived late. For 8 months, phone calls and messages to UC and the same answer: It is with a decision-maker. On January 22,…
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Lcwra back pay help please
hi all I have been found to have Lcwra, I was told yesterday, 17th march, My first sick note was dated 18th nov 24, my assessment period goes from the 23rd-24th of each month and payments on the 30th. I handed in sick notes with no gaps between, can anybody please help me workout the amount of moneys/backpay I would…
