Hi, my name is JoeBeth24x! just wondering when I’ll receive my first payment of lcwra?

JoeBeth24x

Thank you so the budgeting advance won’t stop me from getting a change of circumstances advance? Even if the budgeting advance is on hold 

poppy123456

No, they are both different but neither of them are guaranteed.

JoeBeth24x

What do you mean not guranteed I thought because my uc is increasing I’m able to get one 100% cause that’s a change of circumstance?

poppy123456

No, it's not 100% guaranteed. You must be unable to manage (due to financial need) until your next UC payment. https://data.parliament.uk/DepositedPapers/Files/DEP2022-0860/005._Advances_-_Change_of_circumstances_V14.0.pdf

JoeBeth24x

Hi there thank you I am in a bit of pickle at the moment till my next uc I have nothing till the 8th of January, hence why I’ve asked for it early but got told to wait.. but been getting help of friends and family for the past 2 weeks.

poppy123456

Have you rang the helpline to try and apply for a change of circumstances advance payment? You can't apply for this through your journal, it has to be through the helpline. They open tomorrow between 8am and 6pm.

Universal Credit helpline
Telephone: 0800 328 5644
Textphone: 0800 328 1344
Relay UK (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0800 328 5644
British Sign Language (BSL) video relay service if you’re on a computer - find out how to use the service on mobile or tablet
Welsh language: 0800 328 1744
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm

Helpline opening times over Christmas and New Year

Date	Opening times
Friday 22 December 2023	Open 8am to 5pm
Monday 25 December 2023	Closed
Tuesday 26 December 2023	Closed
Wednesday 27 December 2023	Open 8am to 6pm

https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit/contact-universal-credit

JoeBeth24x

yes rang up and told me to wait till 2/01/24 but I’m just worried that I won’t be able to get one cause of my budgeting advance being deffered. Would I still get one I’ve got nothing till I get paid at all

poppy123456

A budgeting advance is different to a change of circumstances advance. The only issue you will have then is that you will owe money for 2 different loans so more money to pay back to them.

JoeBeth24x

Hello I normally receive my statement on the 2nd at 3 am ish I haven’t received it and it’s worrying me what do I do ? My first lcwra is meant to be showing this month as well 😢

poppy123456

I wouldn't worry too much at the moment, it will show. Sometimes my daughters doesn't show on the day it's supposed to and can be the day after. It may show later today or even tomorrow. 

JoeBeth24x

Thank you it’s just never done this before and it’s normally there every time without fail for 3 years no problems and it’s just setting my anxiety off making me think I’m not gonna get paid on the 8th ☹️

JoeBeth24x

I’ve got a phone call at 11.30 (volunteer one) with my work coach could I mention it to her to see if there’s anything she can do ?

poppy123456

You can yes but it will show at some point. Your assessment period didn't end until yesterday. My daughter's statement usually shows on 20th of every month and her assessment periods are 18th to 17th of every month. 

JoeBeth24x

Oh okay that’s made me feel a bit better thank you so much I will mention it then just wait just this has never happened not once so got me anxious that’s all.

poppy123456

You're welcome.