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Hi, my name is Montypup! transferring to UC from ESA. will they take PIP into consideration?
I’ve got to claim for universal credit instead of receiving ESA. I also get PIP. Do they take that into consideration?
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Evidence for WCA
hi all. I’ve just received a date for my WCA after waiting over a year since sending the handwritten form off. The problem is I can’t remember if I sent medical evidence off with it as I have since had my PIP review and done a new PIP application for my husband and it’s so hard to keep up with what’s been sent where. I…
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Hi, my name is trace67! What happens after LCWRA is awarded?
I migrated from IS to UC in April 2024, I sent in my first fit note on 31st May. They sent me a form for a health assessment which I sent back. This got lost somewhere along the way, but was found and I finally had my assessment on 3rd Feb this year. On 17th Feb I was notified that I had been awarded LCWRA status. What…
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Good news (I think) about LWCRA
I received a message in my UC journal yesterday telling me I need to contact Carer's Allowance to stop those payments. I checked and my statement for this months payment was in a few days early and my first LWCRA is there, the carers element is gone and my Transitional Protection is down to zero as I was told to expect.…
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Feeling suicidal due to UC review
So I have huge mental health problems. UC have contacted me for a review of my claim wanting bank statements and ID, I have sent them the things asked for not sure if they will need more apparently the whole review can take months and I could be subjected to phone interigation about transactions on my account. I have been…
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Had a notification need help
Morning Just had a notification to look at our journal & there is a message saying other benefits affecting your UC, it says about some other benefits effect amount you get & our records show you get in my case Carers Allowance, & what to do if you think this is wrong which its not & then lists a load of others that can…
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REASSESSMENT PERIODS ON UNIVERSAL CREDIT
Hi. I have just received my letter for transferring to Universal Credit. I am on the support group of ESA and have severe anxiety/depression issues and chronic insomnia. Can anyone tell me how often the LCWRA group of Universal Credit conducts assessments? Ie roughly, I know no-one can give definite answers but estimates?…
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UC review
This discussion was created from comments split from: Emotional Wellness Week! 💜 .
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Claiming LCWRA but planning on going back to work
Ive been on LCWRA for the past 2 years & my mental health is slowly starting to improve enough for me to think about going back to work in the next few months if i feel 100% ready. Would i need to tell DWP that im returning to work or can i just go back to work without telling them? Also would i still get any financial…
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Universal credit and lump sum from private pension
I hope someone can help me I'm on universal credit and also get lcwra..total amount is £1249 per month. £440 is Lha towards rent. Rent is £700+ per month I get pip totalling £303 per month I also have a family member send me roughly £200 per month voluntary cash gift in dribs and drabs to help with bills, household…
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Migrating from ESA to UC recevied
I received a bunch of letters from HMRC while I am migrating says p45 on it and lists my esa coming to and end. One says copy for your new employer, one says keep this copy other one says for completion by new employer. (i'm not in employment or starting ?) Doesn't explain what its is or why I have received it Any ideas…
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Carers allowance
I applied on the 12th of December and received a phone call yesterday just asking me some follow up questions and he said it would be sent to a decision maker that day, I’m just wondering if anyone has experienced the same could tell me how long untill I know I’ve been awarded or not? Thank you
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Got 1st Fit Note, want to stop volunteering....
Hello Everyone, I got my 1st Fit Note on 18th Feb for "Joint Pain", not fit for work. Also had a bunch of blood tests yesterday and got a hand x-ray next week to rule out rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. I've had CFS off and on since 1999 and chronic pain but it increased again since May 2024. Doctor says it could be…
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TRANSITIONAL PROTECTION ENDING
hi everyone, I hope you’re all having a good day ! I wondered if anyone is able to give me some advice please regards transitional protection. I have enquired direct with UC regards this query numerous times and have been given conflicting advice. My son is due to turn 19 in June. I’m aware that my child element will stop…
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Hello to everyone I'd like some advice please.....
I'm very new to the site and this is my first post. I hope it finds the right person. I have been on IR ESA since 2014 along with LHA I privately rent. I received the migration notice to move my benefits to Universal Credit last November 2024. I had not even heard of UC but anyways going forward I decided to wait until…
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Bedroom tax
I’m about 4 weeks into changing from esa support group and sdp to UC. I always used to pay for my spare room from my benefits each fortnight and I am really worried about it. will I get the same housing allowance as before? please help!
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Claiming uc housing element if living part time with parents
Hi is it ok to claim UC housing element if paying rent for flat but not living there all the time. I am not paying rent anywhere else.
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UC review invasion of privacy
I don't agree with UC having my people's statements it's an invasion of privacy. Bank statements contain a wealth of sensitive financial information, including details of income, spending habits, and potentially embarrassing transactions. By demanding access to these documents, the government is effectively granting itself…
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Hi, my name is pegasus4444! Will my rent be paid directly to my landlord after migration?
I received my UC migration letter from income based ESA last week,I have till may 25th. I am in support group,and get sdp payment too,and housing benefit. Will I be able to have my rent paid directly to landlord,as it is now,as I do not manage money well
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Universal Credit Review
I have review this Thursday and I am an appointee for my brother who has slight learning difficulties and I support him in daily living and managing his finances. I uploaded the 4 months statements for the current account that we have in joint names and also his regular savings account in his name. I have a few questions…
