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Universal credit decision
Anybody help please what does this mean??
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Lcwra
Can someone help me,I was awarded lcwra and I also get uc,is lcwra means tested.thankyou.
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PIP Reform
Recently Sunak has proposed a reform to PIP and has stated people with disabilities will lose money which will be replaced with talking therapies etc, any one know when this is going to happen, my PIP review is due in 2025 but dont know what's happening, as I am certain many people will not be offered cash only talking…
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UC increase
My UC hasn’t increased this month,I thought it was going up in April?
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How long for rent increase to be reviewed?
Hi, I have reported my rent increase on my Universal Credit account but I have not heard back yet. How long does it take? Is it possible that my next payment remain with the old amount or they will look at the change by then? A bit worried about it. Tried to ask through the journal but didn't get a reply.
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Hi,
I am just looking for some advice. I am a single parent with three children. One of which was born after the 6th of April 2017. I currently receive benefit help for my other two children. My oldest daughter will be 18 in September. She is currently in college, in full time education so my benefits remained the same for her…
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Coucil housing
Hey I've recently been placed on the housing register for a 1 bed flat in stoke on trent.. I'm classed as band 2. How long about could I be waiting? Anybody have any information pls
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Hi, my name is helenann31! requested information about children who live with me, what do I fill in?
Hi all just looking for some advice. I get Pip and UC. When I was applying for housing benefit last year my local housing authority advised that due to being on Pip my son living with me wouldn’t affect my housing benefit. Universal credit after asking for an update recently on my recent increase in rent have now requested…
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SAVINGS
Hello I was on universal credit LCWRA. But due to coming into some money the day it landed in my account I came off universal credit as it was just over the £16000. So I stopped claiming. That was 12th Dec 2023. Can I claim benefits again as my money is running out now . I have a few savings left but within the next couple…
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LCWRA Assessment On Wednesday, Any Advice?
Hello! I have my LCWRA assessment on Wednesday, and it’s a telephone appointment. Does anyone have any advice? For example, if engaging with people is something I can give examples of, should I focus on that? And, should I focus on the other things that I struggle with, and explain to them how it affects me etc.. or is it…
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Adding information to lcwra form
Hi all I'm new here! Woke in a panic, just realized I have not added key info to my lcwra form. Can I send it on a continuation letter?
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Universal Credit
Hi dose anyone no as im just try in to find out but i can’t seem to find any information. if you Get Carer Allowance because u care for a child that on dla middel rate care. But Your about to Get move over to universal Credit will i have to go to work focus Appoiments and have to be looking for work ? Just i haven’t had to…
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Initial job centre interview for UC
Hi all, Im migrating over to UC. I have 9 children, 5 have disabilities, 4 get middle rate DLA and I receive Carers Allowance. Will I automatically be put in the “no work related requirements” group? Will I have to attend the job centre? If so can someone tell me what to expect please.? I’m Autistic myself and the not…
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Wife currently has sick note for limited work
My wife has a sick note for limited work and is self employed. At an appointment with uc last week they arranged a follow up appointment for the beginning of may where they want some form of proof from the doctor for how much work she can carry out. Is this something a doctor will provide for this staying hours etc??
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UC deducting money.
I rang UC a few months ago, to inform them that my son (a full time Uni student) had taken 20 hour a week job until Easter, then he’d be studying for exams. Two advisors assured me that nothing would change with my benefits. Rent is paid for by them, which is basically why I called them. I also notified the council and…
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First LCWRA payment.
Hi. I am slightly confused about the payments.. Accepted not capable to work due to my health issues by DWP.. 2nd December 2023. Fit note accepted from the 2nd when I reported my health issues and my first sick note dated is 8th December 2023. Assessment 10th April 2024. Award and stating I have LCWRA. I have been…
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Home improvement mortgage while on UC, help to buy permissions evidence for guideline H2123
I know that if I received a sum of money £20k for home improvement UC would close the claim if the money remained past the end of an assessment period. I had a thought though, my house has a help to buy equity loan on it which means to make any alterations (adding a conservatory and knocking a wall through for a new door)…
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LCWRA when is first payment due?
Hi.. could you please help me understand when my first payment is due.. First sick note = 8th December 2024. Sick notes continuosly. Assessment = 10th April 2024. Statement on my journey letting me know they have decided that I have LWCRA = 18th April 2024. I get paid every 10th and 24th.. It's very confusing.
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Children and other people that live with you
I am a tad perplexed. I had a message from UC to update my rent increase. So I filled it in, and they asked what date it went up and how much. I did that, and then I got a message from them to say there had been a change, so I looked at my to-do list and it said children or people who live with you, change of…
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1pence payment in my bank?
Hi, I receive LCWRA and ADP (standard daily & enhanced mobility,) and I checked my bank this morning to see a payment of £0.01 in my bank? It includes my NI number and ‘DW’ and for some reason is dated as the 22nd of April. Very confused, wondering if anyone knows why this is?
