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if a move to a new address in the same town will trigger a move to universal credit

does anyone know if a move to a new address in the same town will trigger a move to universal credit we are all disabled on esa in support group ?
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I saw that no one had replied so I wanted to say welcome to the community.
I’m not sure sure as I personally don’t have any experience with benefits I’m sure other members will have a answer there are many different types of benefit and not everyone will be on the same one. I think you would need to inform them of your change on address there is more general information about benefits on here however I would say as this is such a specific question ask a benefits adviser or you can also ring the scope helpline if your still struggling to find a answer.
hope this helps
Disability Gamechanger - 2019
You will need to inform the authorities to your change of address. It is my understanding that moving will not trigger a change unless you are moving to a new area in a different local As you are staying in the same town UC will not be triggered.
I hope this helps you
A few months ago I moved areas in the same town i lived in and my ESA claim was closed down and was advised to claim UC which they transfer ESA claim to UC claim so ypu dont have to go through assesment again as I was ESA. So they should automatically award you higher rate LWCRA Element gor UC claim and tell them that ypu were ESA Support group. It sometimes can take time for them to transfer the claim but keep phoning and monitor claim surely it would be done.
Yep, you are correct poppy. Only if need to claim rent then you need claim UC in same local area. Thanks correcting me.
So I was advised incorrectly. I was told that I need to claim UC even though i had moved address in same area with same council. Is the anyway I can ask them look at how this happened.