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Carer's allowance
Currently I am a carer for my brother I queried with the universal credit about them taking too much off for carers allowance and just got told several times that cause uc is paid monthly they take weekly amount of carer's allowance multiple it by52 then divide by 12 to get monthly deduction but it's that number they use…
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New to LWCRA
Hi I'm just a little confused and just need some independent advice. I have just been awarded LWCRA. While I was just receiving UC I was enrolled in the Seetec ( restart ) programme. I just want to know if I still have to attend Seetec meetings etc. It's just in case I have to argue my case with Seetec, they seem to have a…
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Daughter leaving full time education
Hi My daughter is leaving full time education in July, she will then start University in September. I am confused as to when UC child element and Child Benefit will stop for her and if it happens automatically or if I gave to inform UC/ChB of the change. My daughter is 19, she will be 20 on 1st September From what have…
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Hi, my name is Tiggywigs! Back pay query
My claim for UC began 15 July 2019 prior to making a claim I was off work and a fit note was in place. I was receiving statutory sick pay. My employment ended on 14 August 2019. I received a Capability Assessment form is September and went for medical in November 2019. The Decision did not go in my favour and eventually…
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From LCW to LCWRA.
Hi, I was classed as LCW earlier this year (I can't find the letter, maybe end of last year). I asked on 4th April 23 to have a reassessment because I may be LCWRA (and this has a lot to do with what I've learnt at Scope!). It took a long time for the form to arrive - over 2 months. Today, this is my goal - to complete it…
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Lcwra accepted
Hi I received a notice letter on my uc account that I have been accepted of lcwra but shows nothing about payments or back payments wondering when will i receive it. I gave my first sick note on around September 2022 and was accepted 20th June 2023
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Esa stopped needed to apply for universal credit
I was receiving esa income related with s disability premium and pip. The esa stopped due to change of address. I was advised to claim uc but was asking for esa to be reopened. After waiting for few weeks back and forth, passed in circles I lost patience with esa being re instated, and I made claim for uc BUT after 30 days…
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Lcwra pip
Hi hope you ok i had just wondered if i had to inform UC that i have been awarded pip i was awarded lcwra in around march and had a text from pip saying i been awarded dont know how much have to wait for the letter im in my 60's no young children no partner not sure how the systom works Thanks
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LCWRA & Being Self Employed
I have been receiving UC for about 18 months now. Back in March was told I had to reduce my hours at work due to osteoarthritis. My work coach helped me apply for LCWRA and advised me to apply for PIP, which I've just had both face to face appointments for- waiting on reports etc now. (IF) I'm awarded... I'm just wondering…
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LCWRA payments
Hi all Iv been told today I will be getting LCWRA with my phone assessment being last week, which I thought was really quick! When would the payments start from? My first sick note was the end of March and has been continuing since then, no gaps
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Hi, my name is 6659Joanne!, LWRCA help please.
Hi all, I had a change of circumstances to my health on UC and submitted fit notes dated from January I had my medical assessment and passed and was awarded LWRCA, I don't understand it at all, one is telling me it is backdated from first fit note and another is telling me no its not and also made me feel quite stupid for…
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Got back from my standard identity and evidence appointment.
I got back from my standard identity and evidence appointment at my local jobcentre. It went quite swell, actually. They booked me in for an hour, but it only lasted roughly 10 minutes. They confirmed my identity via NHS medical card, debit card and my most bank statement before the bank statements at my bank went…
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Is it mandatory to attend jobcentre appointments if claiming carers allowance
My mother has vascular dementia, and at the request of my dad I moved in with my parents just over a week ago as my father can no longer look after my mother. I applied for carers allowance a few days ago. Currently, I'm on universal credit and I have been designated as having a "limited capability for work". This decision…
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LCWRA backdated
Hello Could someone tell me if I should get be getting backdated pay for my LCWRA claim? I was awarded on the 22/06/2023 I have fit notes from 28/02/22 until 18/07/2023 with no gaps Also would you know when I will get my first payment Many thanks
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WCA Decision
How long does it take to receive a decision after a Work Capability Assessment?
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Moved from ESA to UC
I got married in 2019 my new husband obviously moved in with me. I was on ESA long term and due to change in circumstances (hubby moving in)we had to apply for Universal credit. I was put onto lcw however since then I have constantly been asking should I have not been placed on LCWRA as I had been signed off for many years…
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Lcwra back pay
Hi all, I have just been awarded lcwra I put my first fit note in on the 10 Jan this year, I know I won't be entitled to any money for the first 3 month but I can't work out if I will be owed any back pay? Does anyone know thankyou 🥰
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LCWRA review
Hi i currently receive lcwra component esa, have just received another uc50 this will be my 3rd one now since first claim, just wondering if when filling and returning form will they already have all previous info from previous assessments and can i just fill questions as no change? Last 2 i had phone assessments as i…
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Carers Allowance - UC
A quick question. Today I have made an application for Carer's Allowance - husband gets PIP and New Style ESA. I know it will be deducted from our UC claim like my husband's ESA. My question is should I inform the UC team via the Journal that I have applied for CA or will they be informed automatically ? If I must inform…
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1p random payment dwp uc
It’s shown on my back statement along with my national insurance number
