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So I got a message on my journal stating I'm living with my partner and I'm not and got nothing to hide, I sent them my boyfriends address and number incase they wanted to talk to him for clarification, I stated my landlord even spoke to them to confirm it's only me there and it is. Yes I told them he stay 2-3 days a week,…

Can please tell me exactly the questions they ask in the telephone interview. For example My PIN doesn't work on my bank card and I am waiting for a new card so I can't give them an accurate balance…….will that matter

Hi I need some help. Our son has recieved an offer of compensation over a disabilty discimination case. The amount he will get after fee's etc have been taken off amounts to £6500. Thye have offered to set up a trustee account for him with me and his Dad as named trustees. However with the amount being just over £6000…

Hi I have finally submitted me and my partners online claim for UC. what happens now please ?

Hi all, I am a full time carer for my husband and also do voluntary work at my local community center but circumstances have changed and have decided to give up the voluntary work and get a part time job. I started the job on the 29/09/25 and work for 16hrs a week on minimum wage of £12.21 a hour. Some of my friends say i…

Hi will I get into trouble from my uc review for getting money from gaming apps

I send my work capability for work questionnaire back on the 3rd October and today 15th October I received a letter saying I've not sent it back yet

Hello community, So the following problem: I am disabled and currently off work, OH doesn't want me back until I am better but I struggle to get help for my issues with the NHS. Therefore I can't see myself going back to work anytime soon, possibly never. Now we are in midst of buying a shared ownership property, our…

Hello, im currently off work sick due to having a stroke on the 23rd september. Im lucky enough to have made a some what full recovery from it but my consultant at the hospital and my own doctor has advised me it can take around 6 to 8 weeks for me to be back to myself fully, im currently of work sick with full sick pay…

Hi there firstly hello to all Im in need of advice regarding my grandson. my daughter is now a struggling single mom to 3 children including a newborn and her eldest who is 10 is now living with me. i currently live in a council house claim pip and have universal credit. (old esa) i currently pay bedroom tax. my daughter…

i am on all of the above for the last 16 months and just wondering where i stand when it comes to potentially working part time (under 16hrs p/w)? i am certainly not ok physically or mentally ready to work full time but i would really like to try and get back out there and see how i am/socialise more and try and get back…

Hi Everyone, I know this discussion was here so many times and even should be the same if you live in Scotland but two different governments oh well better just stay on a track what I would like to ask you all. It will specify the backdated period, which typically starts three full assessment periods after your first fit…

so my daughter is in full time college with an EHCP. She is about to be kicked out for not attending or being late. If she was to be kicked out, do we lose the disabled and carer element of universal credit until we find a suitable placement for her? Or does the EHCP stop this? I’m hearing different things!!! Thank you

Hello I don’t understand why vulnerable/disabled people are always the ones who have to suffer more.. ain’t they going thru enough already?? I am in receipt of UC and I am also disabled. I suffer with Fibromyalgia along with the mental health problems that comes along with the condition. I have widespread pain everyday and…

Been on income related esa support group since 2014 I migrated over on 7th Sept and have for some reason been placed on new style esa and uc as a dual claim they have also sent a letter to state I need to attend a work coachappointment but I've been on support group should I not just transfer over to LWCRA can anyone help…

Hi. I've recently been migrated over to UC from income related ESA support group, the problem I have is trying to sort out my rent now that the housing benefit has stopped being paid by the council, I will be receiving UC every 2 weeks from the 26/10. All well and good but trying to get the UC crew to pay my rent direct to…

I am on PIP, UC and LCWRA and have been trying to find a one bedroom flat to rent no avail, and didn't realise that SAR was for shared rooms, which begs the question: does a studio count as one bedroom flat under housing element?

This discussion was created from comments split from: The Universal Credit Bill becomes law. Here are the changes to disability benefits you need to know .

I feel so nervous asking this,. But has anyone gone through a Enhanced Review? what does it mean? someone has said something or banks flagged something? I dontknow what it would be because i'v done nothing wrong, I sent my ID and they asked for bank statements but didnt say how many so i sent 4 months of the bank that my…

Does this mean I now have to pay 8 pound a week council tax ?

Hi im abit confused and hope someone can help with some information. I was given a WCA at the beginning of Sept of this year and was told I was fit for work (previously LCW but health declined so I asked for an assessment) I have put in a MR but because I was found fit for work I was made to attend an appointment with my…

hi, would I be eligible whilst waiting for my sons dla to be verified to get a COC advance? If so what items would fall under being eligible?

Hello to all! I just got this random message on our UC Journal, am I safe to ignore it? Should I reply? Is it a trick? I'm so worried that I'm being tricked either way; either by ignoring it and we get sanctioned or if I reply saying "no thank you, I'm not ready etc" and they sanction us.

Hi, My husband is doing sporadic work doing DJing, and due to him being blind I help him to set his gear up and take it down at the end of the night. Do I need to declare this as work to UC even though I'm not the one getting paid? He's declared his side of things. Thanks

Hi I am hoping someone can help me my son wants his working girlfriend and child to move into the family home as she is being kicked out of her current place. I have just migrated over to UC so just unsure how this would effect my claim Son is 32 he is currently receiving ESA support group and pip. His girlfriend is…