Hi, my name is Peanut2020!

Peanut2020

I have been reading the messages on the issues for people transitioning to universal credit and LWCRA when being a carer. I myself are in the same position, luckily if you call it that. My decision on LWCRA was from the 10th February. So instead of getting a little extra I lost over £200.00 a month and too add insult to injury they then took another £90.00 off me a month for the backdated money I shouldn’t receive. Then last month they decided I owed more money, so the process of claiming back arrears starts again. What’s interesting when I first realised they were taking money off I requested a mandatory reconsideration, I was refused by Universal credit a there was no process. I took advice and got mandatory reconsideration. I have now been waiting over three months and have been losing nearly £300.00 a month including arrears. Could anyone advise me if there is anything else I can do as there is no time scale for a mandatory reconsideration. For example could I just appeal or would it take to long?. I reckon if the decision was in UC favour it would be done much quicker.

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Kimi87

Unfortunately you cannot appeal until you have the outcome of the Mandatory Reconsideration.

Your MP should be able to offer assistance in liaising with the DWP.

https://members.parliament.uk/FindYourMP

Peanut2020

Thanks for the information.

Mary_Scope

Hi @Peanut2020 and a warm welcome to the community!

I see Kimi has given some advice so I won't add anything else but it is lovely to have you here and I hope you enjoy your time on the community😀

Peanut2020

Thank you.