Hi, my name is Peanut2020! Is there anything else I can do to challenge this UC issue?

Peanut2020
Peanut2020 Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
edited August 18 in Universal Credit (UC)

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
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 7,483 Championing

    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
    Peanut2020 Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener

    Thanks for the information.

  • Mary_Scope
    Mary_Scope Posts: 2,937 Scope Online Community Children and Family Specialists

    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
    Peanut2020 Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener

    Thank you.

  • trace67
    trace67 Online Community Member Posts: 18 Listener

    hi peanut 2020, i’ve been awaiting the results of a man rec since feb. They refused to do it at first, but by the end of march they succumbed and submitted it. Now, in the middle of august, still awaiting a response. I have asked for updates but was given the snooty response - you will receive a letter, if you do not receive a letter then your case is still being decided. This p’s me off! 6 months is a long time, and i’m really struggling on the massive cuts they made. But we need to hang on in there and await their decision. I have everything I need ready for the appeal should the need arise. Hopefully it won’t come to that, but get ready just in case. Good luck

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