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Council Tax suspension
Hi . I had a letter today to say my council tax is being suspended along with my housing benefit. I have no idea why . They did not explain. I have to send in photocopies of letters etc .they did not tell me what either Has anyone else has this happen or know anything about it. Thanks
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Working allowance
Hello ive made a single claim for uc and I work part time. My question is that If im single and have no children will with me can I get the work allowance if I receive pip? I haven't been accessed for limited work capability.
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Universal credit
Hi all what does this mean will I be reassessed straight away in April 2026 or not https://www.gov.uk/government/news/reforms-to-welfare-system-set-to-save-19-billion-by-the-end-of-203031
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Autism
hi isn’t autism level 2 in Severe condition criteria as I heard somewhere it is. That would mean I’d be exempt from reassessments but could be wrong
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Lcwra
hi all I’m on lcwra and have been for a while my mum is my appointee and I have level 2 autism would it be classed as lifelong or be reassessed in 2026 it’s just really worrying me please if you can reply to this thanks
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Limited capability for work and work related activity - How long for appeal
Hi I just wondered if anyone knew how long it takes for a universal Credit appeal to be decided ? Thanks so much
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residential care on universal credit
Hi I'm contnuing to have issues with my sister (learning disability) benefits. She lives in a residential care home and was assessed for the enhance rates of pip and now she is on UC has been awarded the LCWRA as well. She pays for her care out of her benefits approx 540 to the LA amonth. She no longer receives the care…
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Please help im so confused!
i had a letter telling me i had to migrate to UC from income related ESA which i did and i would recieve my first payment on the 23rd December. I thought my esa stopped and everything would be on UC now (i dont work) I've just got my statement which says as im still in receipt of ESA that amount has been deducted so i will…
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Limited Capability for Work when already working?
Hi all I wondered if anyone had experience/knowledge of whether it's ever possible for a UC claimant to be assessed and awarded LCW when they are already working (part time and struggling to continue with it due to health problems)? I'm just thinking about this from the angle of the Work Allowance, I've helped clients who…
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LCWRA
Hi Everyone Wondering if anyone can help I put my 1st fit note in on 3rd August 2025 Had my assessment on 18th November 2025 Lcwra was awarded 26th November 2025 Ist payment of lcwra was added yo my universal credit 13th December 2025 Am I getting paid back the waiting period from 1st fit note ? Thanks in advance
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Exactly what funding & financial support is available for genuine families
I want to know what funding and financial help is there for low income families struggling to provide for their children at Christmas? There's nothing like the feeling at Christmas of being so low, depressed, guilty and a massive let down to your children because you cant afford or buy them any presents at all or the fact…
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Looking for work with flexible hours
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Advice
Hi, I was looking for some advice please thank you in advance Back in May 2025 my son attended a work capability assessment and in June 2025 I called UC to enquire about the outcome I was informed that he had been awarded LCWRA and back payment would be made he has yet to receive this decision letter we have been asking…
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Is LCWRA backdated?
Hi everyone. Son, 18 new to UC, got awarded LCWRA. He didn’t migrate from other benefits. Applied for UC on 01/09 and sick note was handed in immediately covering the 3 assessment months and more. I already asked UC when he’d get his first payment. I was told in January. What I don’t know is whether payments get backdated?…
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Lcwra telephone assessment
Hey, my friend has a Lcwra telephone assessment and is really nervous about it so im just looking for a wee bit more information in what it may entail? Also if he has someone with him for support do they take there details also, one of his friends was going to support him as he knows about his health issues but he suffers…
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Dla change of circumstances
GGood Evening all I hope all are well and keeping toasty. I'm abit disgruntled today. I had my sons decision letter back for the change of circumstances. I asked them to look at the decision again coz he got his autism diagnosis but more so they didn't take night time in to consideration. The letter stated today that they…
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Advice needed
I was found fit for work with work capability last month (nov), i seen my work coach 2 days later and done the mandatory review thing and was told that if i put a fitnote in it had to say that my condition has worsened, i am waiting to see a surgeon on if it is Spine Stenosis or Epidural Lipomatosis, i have had balance…
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Will my benefits be affected
I live on my own in a 2 bedroom property I receive PIP housing benefit employment and support and universal credit I pay bedroom tax on the second bedroom if my son was to move back home would this affect my money he works
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CHRISTMAS DATES FOR THE DISABLED
I enquired about my disabled relatives payment date as he's new to universal credit and they have assigned him the 25th as his payment date. He was told on his journal he'd be paid on the 23rd but I checked th gov websites for him it says 24th which is useless as he needs to pre pay for his groceries and deliveries and…
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Worried about upcoming LCWRA change and deadlines, have some questions
Hello. I'm currently on Universal Credit with LCW, and have been for several years. I believe I always should have been on LCWRA from the start, but they assessed me as LCW and I didn't fight it. My health conditions have been getting worse (both by deteriorating, and me getting new conditions). So now I think I'm even…
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Vinted sales £1014 for the year
Hello, Can anyone please help? I am on UC, LCWRA & PIP. I believed I was allowed to earn £1000 on Vinted sales before I had to let DWP know. Also, I'm now being told it's classed as a business?? I was only buying stupidly cheap jewelry off Temu and selling for like double the item price. It was a joint venture with my…
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LCWRA and the upper savings limit of UC
What happens to LCWRA status when you go over the upper savings limit for UC? Is your claim closed and would you have to apply again for LCWRA if your savings dip back below 16K? If so, if your claim was closed in error (if DWP failed to deduct Cost of living payments from your declared capital) would reapplying for LCWRA…
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Limited work capacity & working ?
My hubby is on uc and limited work capacity and should be on pip. But was denied it at our tribunal this week devastated beyond belief my hubby is very ill and having treatment im his unpaid carer . We are struggling financially so i may be forced to go to work and leave my hubby at home and struggle just dont know what…
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Universal credit reivew
Hi wanting to ask for advice me and my partner were due uc review telephone appointment this morning theyv cancelled last min and then moved it to next friday then cancelled again so now its on the 12th then I called up they gonna see what they gonna do as I see it as they can message on my journal if they cant call im so…
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LCWRA
Engage or to not not engage on LCWRA? Will it stay to not engage or is it changing fast.
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Claim Closed After Review
My claim was closed for being over £16000 after a review, I have to pay back money which is fine and I intend to do so in full, but what is worrying me is LCWRA, does anybody know if there is a way to get my claim restarted after I paid back the money (I will be below £16000 after I paid it all back) Or am I screwed and…
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Help please!
Hi can somebody please help me as im getting conflicting information from everywhere. I am currently a student in university. However, i have missed so much time due to health issues. I have been submitting fit notes since the 22nd april. I had my WCA last month and have been awarded LCWRA. My question is, am i eligible…
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Report a change
hello everyone, I’ve recently been diagnosed with autism and I am currently receiving UC and LCWRA. I’m in the process of applying for pip as advised by my mental health nurse but don’t I have to report a health change in my UC journal about my autism diagnosis? Also, would this health change trigger anything like a WCA?…
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Odd payment to bank account
Hi there I'm my son's appointee and he migrated from ESA to UC in September with a lot of help from people on here and he is due another payment including LCWRA on Monday which looks correct. But today a payment just shows his Nat Ins number and £115.19p paid into his bank account I'm worried what it is and don't know what…
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Where do we start
Hello am new here and I am struggling yo know what to do next. I am disabled I can't walk for more than 2 to 3 minutes. I had a back op and they now confirmed it's failed back surgery. I have nerve damage in plbotj legs. So use a wheelchair and disability scooter to get around. My mental health is terrible because of all…
