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ESA to universal credit

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Kayceee
Kayceee Scope Member Posts: 15 Connected
in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Hi, can anybody help me?
I currently receive ESA, support group and have done so for many years. I also receive PIP and my husband, carers allowance for being my carer. I need to inform them of adding my husbands name to mine (making it double barrelled) which will create a change of circumstances. I’m in a panic of going on to universal credit. Will I be worse off? And will I have to do a wca?
I’m so stressed 😥 

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,707 Disability Gamechanger
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    A name change is not classed as a change of circumstances that will prompt a move to UC. You will not need another WCA either. 
    You just need to ring them to report the name change. 
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • Kayceee
    Kayceee Scope Member Posts: 15 Connected
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    @poppy123456 Ohhhhh poppy!!!! Thank you!!!!! Really?? Wow that’s amazing. Oh my goodness that’s such a relief 😊😊😊
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