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I have a phone review after bank statements I’m worrying myself sick
hi I’m hopeing someone can shed some light on this, I had a message from uc in my journal a while back asking for 4 months bank statements, I’ve sent them off and now I have a phone appointment for half an hour to discuss, I’m worried sick over this to the point my anxiety is throu the roof. I’ve had a large payment go in…
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Change in rent for social housing.
My rent increased, and my universal credit hasn't changed. I reported the change on the day it went up. They have recognised this, and it is in my journal. But, although my rent has increased they are not giving me any more money. Apparently my transitional payment has decreased in order to correct this. But I'm still…
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Universal Credit Review
Hello everyone, I was migrated over to Universal Credit last October and have received payments. However, today I received a message from UC that I will be having a Enhanced Universal Credit Claim telephone call on Tueaday. I must send a copy of passport for ID and utility bill to discuss the evidence which I have…
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Advise
Hi I got this today thee highlight bit is it anything to worry about as I feel there accusing me of fraud I tell them everything and there is no income on my bank statements they don't know about this always stressing me out even tho am doing no wrong any help would be appreciated thanks
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PLEASE HELP IVE MESSED UP DECLARING INCOME REVIEW
hi guys, I had my UC review today and it’s made me realise how much I need to get my head out of the sand. I am the person who is meant to enter my husbands earnings and support him with tax - I have been putting 0 each month because I can not face doing it. Today she asked about a payment which was for my husband - to an…
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LCWRA Reviews
LCWRA Reviews apparently have been stopped however i am told only new claims or change of circumstances are going ahead supposedly there is a huge backlog for LCWRA Reviews and if I am told correctly goes back years so when would everything resume.
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I've gone over £16K savings, didn't know I needed to be under, is this considered fraud?
I’ve been receiving universal credit for some time and just realised I’ve gon over the £16k savings My review came up in February and I was suprised that I needed to be under 16k When I first made my claim I wasn’t Now I worried that this is considered fraud So stressed Any help or advice please
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Revised rent details
I recently received an email from the DWP saying I needed to update my rent details even if they remained the same. I was in hospital at the time, having just had a resection of my bowel, the wound got infected and they had to open the wound up to remove the infection. I figured though, I should update my rent details as…
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Paying
hi I just wanted to ask I receive UC and LWRCA but I have had a really bad few months can I pay for a break away from my money is this allowed I haven’t been spending much due to being ill
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Dwp debt management
I was overpaid uc, and paid today 11th May, over £200 back through bank transfer. Stupidly I put uc overpayment instead of my national insurance number. Would they be able to trace it.i phone tomorrow. Worried sick, how stupid I am
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Awarded LCWRA and rewarded by LOSING almost £200 a month from UC
So covered under transitional protection, wife and I care for each other, all good there, we both got carers element and payments steady. Persuaded to apply for LCWRA and both of us were classified as coming under it (though aware we would only get one element). Login to check our payment to make sure its been applied and…
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UC Gone up ESA gone down
Hello, wondering if any of you can help me understand this as I’ve contacted UC stating that mine and my husbands joint claim has gone up by £400 for May and I’m worried we are getting overpaid but have not had a response yet Looking through the breakdown , UC are only deducting £200 rather from ESA than the full amount…
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Universal Credit and New Style ESA
Hello, I just received my UC statement for this month. I know you don't get full new amount in May after April because tax year stars on 6th of April, but they still have my amount of NS ESA for last year £609.05. Will this update next month or do I need to tell them of new amount. I assume they know already as they knew…
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Will I lose my universal credit
I am not sure where to get advice from. I am on full pip and I receive lcwra, carer, but due to my wife being a state pension we get £230. it is a joint claim and I am a younger person. My wife wants to get a part time job earning around £500 a month because we are struggling due to all the extra costs we have. I want to…
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Further evidence appointment
Hi, I have been asked to attend a 'further evidence' appointment at my local job centre, this is after updating my money details on the website. Last year I received a lump sum backdated transitional protection payment which was around 6k. I haven't done anything with the money except open a SIPP which required 1k to open…
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Child staying in approved education
Hello my child with S E N and H E C P is at collage the good news he can stay in at collage and wull be doing a level 2 course fantastic xxx x on my uc the end date I put on was July 30 to end collage but it's now July 2028 will I get a to do list or just wait till end of June to put a note in my jornal just updated CB…
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Hi, my name is undina38! What questions do they ask for LCWRA?
Good afternoon, I have asthma and a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). I have an appointment at the UC next Wednesday regarding the LCWRA. Please tell me what questions are most frequently asked and what I should answer in my case. I would be very grateful for any information. Thank you, Kind regards, UNDINA
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Hi, my name is Neil68! Appealed against the DWP, will this happen again?
HI, Back in March 26 my appeal against the DWP was upheld for my LCW, however, before my tribunal case was herd I was forced to complete a UC50.form, as I was providing long term fit notes from my GP, as I have emphysema and AS, which is a rare disease which attacks my joints and leaves me easily fatigued and along with my…
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Universal Credit and paying money off someone's mortgage.
Hello Can I pay some money off someone's mortgage if the person is in receipt of universal credit, if I pay money direct to mortgage lender and write a letter saying it is a non repayable gift. Planning to cash in some of my private pension shortly so would use this money, or premium bonds, not sure which yet. Is there…
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LCWRA backpay amount
Hi I’m new on here so please bear with me lol I need to ask I’ve been awarded the higher level on LCWRA only last week my first payment is on the 16th may my first sick note went in on the 1st of November 2025 so my question is how much back pay will I receive and is there a rough date when it gets paid ? Thank you
