Universal credit

Taylornoreen63

Hi I get universal credit but because I was working and still being paid for my UC was reduced I can totally understand But now I am not working and not getting any more pay from my previous job will I now be entitled to full Universal credit .

Alex_Alumni

Hello @Taylornoreen63 thanks for your query Just so that I fully understand your situation I'll need to ask a few questions if that's okay?

Can you tell me if you're living with anyone else currently? And have you reported this change to the DWP?

poppy123456

As a single person your UC elements will include standard element of either £265.31 if Under 25 or £334.91 if over 25, plus the LCWRA element of £354.28, once that is added. If you claim for help with any rent it will also include this. Minus any deductions for overpayments or advance payments you may have had.

Taylornoreen63

Hi Alex -scope I live on my own Universal credit is aware of this when I made my claim I told them. and because I cannot work due to health issues I was awarded LCWRA I only got £122 for this month I really am struggling to understand where I go from hear 

Taylornoreen63

I am paying back an Advance of £33. I am expected to pay £88 towards my rent every week  and pay my bills how on earth can this be right .

poppy123456

Taylornoreen63 said:

Hi Alex -scope I live on my own Universal credit is aware of this when I made my claim I told them. and because I cannot work due to health issues I was awarded LCWRA I only got £122 for this month I really am struggling to understand where I go from hear 

When was the decision made on your work capability assessment? Has the LCWRA element been included in your statements yet?

You can check your statements on your journal and it will tell you exactly what elements are included. Does it include help with your rent, known as the housing element?

If it hasn't been included yet can you please tell me what date exactly did you report your health condition and what date of the month do you usually receive your UC into your bank?

Alex_Alumni

I am paying back an Advance of £33. I am expected to pay £88 towards my rent every week  and pay my bills how on earth can this be right .

@Taylornoreen63 I'm sorry to hear this, and I can see it's stressful for you. Thanks for explaining everything for us it's really helpful for us to advise you as best we can.

We'll support you as much as we are able to here, and remember, if you'd like to talk through things you'd be welcome to contact the Scope Helpline if you prefer as well  

Taylornoreen63

Thank you , I have not even had my £150 for being in band D

calcotti

Taylornoreen63 said:

Thank you , I have not even had my £150 for being in band D

Check your local council website for how it is being distributed. If you don’t pay by direct debit you will not get it automatically.

Taylornoreen63

I get my Universal credit paid on the 5th of every month It says I will get paid the  LCWRA then and the amount I should receive from Universal credit Is £354.28.

poppy123456

The £354.28 is the LCWRA element. You will receive the standard element on top of that which is £334.91. (If over 25) 
Total amount of UC if over 25 is £689.19. 

If you claim for help with the rent then your UC will be more.
The calculation is without deductions.
I tried to help yesterday but you didn’t answer my questions.
You can also use a benefits calculator such as this one https://www.entitledto.co.uk/benefits-calculator/Intro/Home?cid=2910b312-28b3-45e3-bc99-76bd4a40224b