Less lcwra than esa

haras321

Good morning

I've recently been moved from ESA to lcwra UC but I'm receiving £416 on lcwra yet was was getting over £600 on ESA. I don't understand why it's less. Would anyone be able to help please as I can't get an answer from UC despite 4 journal enquiries and I'm panicking? Thank you.

poppy123456

UC includes many different elements and not just the LCWRA element. There's standard allowance, child element, housing element etc etc.

I see from previous threads you migrated from CTC and ESA so your UC should include standard allowance, child element as well as the LCWRA element. Are those elements all included on your statement?

The standard allowance and LCWRA element replaces your ESA Support Group and not just the LCWRA element.

Did your ESA include the SDP? If so, Is there Transitional Protection included with your UC?

Jimm_Alumni

Hi @haras321, that is a concerning drop, do you have a recent statement that includes what elements you are receiving. It will help maybe get closer to an answer of what is happening

poppy123456

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/922316#Comment_922316

It may not be and they could be thinking that the LCWRA element alone has replaced ESA Support Group but that's not correct.

haras321

Thank you for your replies.

The statement shows standard , child and lcwra. Payments seemed much clearer and more detailed when I was on CTC and ESA. It's not as clear now.

Just don't understand the drop and it has such an impact.

It's all such an effort and something else to worry about. I have trouble getting my head around these matters and it is very isolating. Makes me wonder if it's worth chasing.

It would just be nice if UC responded, I don't think they appreciate the torment and anxiety this causes.

Thank you for taking time to answer, I appreciate it.

poppy123456

Did your ESA include the Severe Disability Premium? Does it say anything about Transitional Protection on your UC statement?