Issues when migrating from IR ESA to UC

TK1

I migrated to UC a few weeks ago & saying for 1st statement & payment in a couple of weeks. I've read about lots of people migrating experiencing problems & having to wait up to 3 months for ESA to confirm support group status for LCWRA. I struggle to cope & wondered where can I get help (not from DWP) if this happens to be.

Also, ESA sent me p45 along with a confusing letter referring to contributory ESA. It says I was paid a tiny amount this year.

I don't know how as I've received IR ESA for many years and was a carer before that. Impossible to get through to ESA to ask about this so I gave up.

Finally, anyone had a smooth migration to UC?

Kimi87

If LCWRA element is missing from your statement then you would add a Journal note (using the payment option) bringing this to their attention.

Citizens Advice have a Help to Claim service, they can support you before during and after your claim. It's a national service run by phone and webchat.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/universal-credit/claiming/contact-us-about-universal-credit/

ESA letters generally are very confusing!

Was your letter like this one?

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/114720/esa-applied-3-weeks-ago-but-got-a-p45-from-them-does-this-mean-im-not-entitled-to-it