UC Review

I started my UC claim in 2020, by 2022 I had my hours dropped until eventually my work was admiral enough to put me onto a zero hour contract, this was due to ongoing health issues, I declared this and received no contact from UC at all. In 2023 I declared more health issues that have unfortunately come up still nothing…

Firstly, if you are reading this then you are able to make a claim online rather than by phone. In the long run making the claim online is a much better option than a claim by phone scenario. It means you will be able to access your claim, check the statement, Send a journal message and so on. If not, you will receive a…

Hi everyone, Again I’m worrying about Bank Statements. I’d thought I’d ask a few questions about it. If anyone knows the answers too. When I do the form to move over to UC from ESA. Do you get asked for bank statements for ID like online or if you have to go to job centre? When a review does happen down the line or even…

Hi, I’ve got a claim review coming up and just wanted to double check - last time I had a claim review (end of 2023), I know that Cost of Living payments didn’t need to be included in our overall capital. Is that still the case? Thank you

I was migrated to lcwra on uc from wsa support group in October 2024. However I just got a message on my journal that uc/dwp want to do a telephone review, to check I'm getting the right help. They've asked me to have bank statements for a one month date from 13.01.25 to 14.02.25. I'm very worried. Not sure what to expect.…

hi I am Liam from Newport wales I am on Lcwra and am very nervous about what is happening, I have anger issues (resulted in a custodial sentence around 5 years ago) also learning disability’s anxiety and depression which I take mertazapine for (15mg in morning 20mg at night) and I just can seem to find out what is going to…

Hello, I was contacted about a UCR and was required to upload photo ID and bank statements, which I did. They have now booked a phone call for next week too. The problem is, due to my mental health and disabilities, I really struggle on the phone, especially with strangers. I freeze up and struggle to communicate clearly.…

I know this bill hasn’t gone through yet but I was just wondering that if it did would this lead to the UC reviews where we have to send bank statements ending? I’m thinking this may actually be less anxiety provoking though neither is ideal.

Hello, I have a joint universal credit claim with my partner and I am also her carer. She receives the higher rate pip for both dailyll living and mobility. She is currently under the LCW group but has been waiting for a review as she is not fit to work due to having a few health conditions, FND being the main one and…

hi there I have just sent my bank statements for a review, I have been off work sick for 5 months and my son has been contributing towards bills and food etc will this be classed as income he lives with me he is 22 any help or advice grateful ☺️ iv just been awarded LCWRA which was so stressful now this I feel sick with…

Hello i have problem with fill UC form - Work and Earnings section. I have SMP [Statutory Maternity Pay] and that only what i getting, no more earnings and not sure how i should put that to form. If i getting SMP and i put amount there i still have to put something in usually earning cant write 0.00 , what i should write…

Hi All, This is my first post here, so hi to all you lovely people. At the end of Feb 2025, we got a journal message to say that our payments are going to be reviewed to make sure they are correct. we had a call with a nice adviser on Friday, and she has given me and partner 2 weeks to upload ID and 4 months bank…

Hi everyone I have asked this before but never got a definitive answer and have been told different things! I would really appreciate some 100% factual advice if possible - won via tribunal nov 2023 awarded until November 2025 and am wondering will I get review paperwork or do i have to start a whole new claim? It’s been…

hi i’ve recently migrated over to UC on friday just gone and i’ve been in support group for esa for a while now but they have texted me today saying i have to attend a ID appointment tomorrow what should i do my anxiety is ridiculous it so stressful for me.

I've just gone through one of these very intrusive checks, which sent my MH spiralling. It couldn't have came at a worse time, as I am still grieving for my beloved MIL who recently passed away. The message came two days before her funeral, and the day my best friend passed suddenly. So they have impeccable timing right,…

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I don't agree with UC having my people's statements it's an invasion of privacy. Bank statements contain a wealth of sensitive financial information, including details of income, spending habits, and potentially embarrassing transactions. By demanding access to these documents, the government is effectively granting itself…

I have review this Thursday and I am an appointee for my brother who has slight learning difficulties and I support him in daily living and managing his finances. I uploaded the 4 months statements for the current account that we have in joint names and also his regular savings account in his name. I have a few questions…

hi, i currently claim UC with LCWRA with the housing element, ESA and PIP. ive been claiming UC/ESA since early april when i was unable to carry on working. i didnt know or realise at the time but i was/am apparently entitled to an additional bedroom as i claim pip and my mum/partner stays over in the spare room quite…

Hi after all of my pip application/ assessment etc they have finally advised on the phone this morning the letter has been sent. They are advising they are not allowed to reveal this information on the phone following 2 chats with 2 different agents. Is this a new rule or are they not allowed to tell me because the answer…

Hi I received a call on Friday to say that I am going to receive an underpayment of £1712 for housing... on the phone the lady advised me it would be two working days, which would mean Monday but on the journal it says the 25th (tuesday) I know I should be greatful for receiving anything but Ive struggled for this for…

Hi all, my partner has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and we sent the uc50 of just before Christmas when we sent the forms of we were waiting on biopsy mri and bone scan results we now have that and my partner has unfortunately been diagnosed with prostate cancer he now waiting to receive radiation therapy and is…

Hello, today I had my universal credit review phone call, everything was very straightforward and the woman said I had provided and answered everything they had asked for and didn’t need any further evidence. Since I’ve had it I’ve not had a message on my journal to say it’s completed and my universal credit claim hasn’t…

hi I had a message in my journel asking me to send 4 months bank statements and I’d which I did right away as soon as I received the notification I then heard nothing for nearly a week but today out of the blue I had a call from uc just to ask about my current account as I switched banks a while back and they had NatWest…

I had a DWP uc review in November and provided bank statements etc. I have been contacted again with a second review for 19 February!! Has anyone else been reviewed twice in such a short time period

I don't have passport or driving licence to confirm my identity for uc online so would I need to go to job centre or do they offer phone Interview? Also if have to attend job centre what documents do I need to bring and does it matter if letters are a few years old that I take ?

I have a UC letter to reply to. Journal is closed. The letter just has their freepost address. I replied to it last week and called them today to see if it reached them but they don't have it. Wrote another reply, intending to send it with signed for delivery but no can do as no postcode. So i just sent it again freepost.…

hi , Iv worked for 40 years and always paid my thousands of pounds tax and insurance but two 3 years ago I lost everything and it affected my health mentally and since has physically got worse too I claim Universal credit but now they are saying they are reviewing it amd want pictures of me with my driving licence and my…

Hi everyone I am new the group. I am hoping someone maybe able to help or point me in the right direction. I had a message on my UC journal along the lines of your UC is being reviewed to check you receive the correct amount. I then had a soft call and was told I would need provide id and 4 months bank statements uploaded…

sorry for the posting again so I have tried to do research so back 7 year ago I was paid £5000 + £5000 + £3000 from esa for being underpaid wrongly. I then moved over to universal credit due to only spending the monthly money I recieve and not going out due to health I have £13,200 in my bank. I have been asked to support…