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Hi, my name is GawgeS1! Getting accustomed to the view down here under the wheels of the UC bus!
Carer for a 19 year old vulnerable young adult with complex & profound learning disabilities, made to wait 5 weeks for first Universal Credit payment through July & 1st half of August, after being forced to migrate from the Child Tax Credit system by the 24th of July. Almost 20 years in the Child Tax Credit system & never…
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Hi, my name is Lexikpc3! Migrating to UC from ESA, any advice?
hi looking for advice please I’ve had to migrate to UC from esa contribution based support group main phase I feel so sick and anxiety is so bad about losing money and having to have interviews to work when I can’t due to my mental illness . Any advice welcome ?
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UC Migration as a Pensioner
This discussion was created from comments split from: Worried .
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Housing element or rent
When migration to U.C happens I understand that Housing benefit continues for 2 weeks after you claim.So for example I will have to pay this £500 remaining out of my own pocket? Or loan?.If they don't work out my claim for 7-10 weeks like they have done with some people ill be homeless
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Petition to DWP
I'm probably wasting my time but I've started a petition here. To make any changes voluntary and why. https://organise.network/actions/petition-make-welfare-reforms-voluntary--WF7ySlr-
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Hi, my name is rosenove!
Hi everyone I've had to set up a new account here as having issues with my previous email address andjust need some advice on UC MIGRATION FROM ESA CONTRIBUTION BASED SUPPORT GROUP WITH IR TOP UP. I am awaiting the migration notice and by all accounts should receive it 'in the autumn', however I'm going to be having major…
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UC MIGRATION CONFUSION.
Hi everyone, I've had to start a new account as having some issues with my regular email address. I'm due to be migrated this autumn from 'esa ir top up'vto the universalcredit 'version'. I will obviously keep my CB SUPPORT GROUP ESA the same as it is currently. After reading some posts on the benefits and work site…
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Council tax / universal credit
Moved house on November 2023 when on income support , council tax was £18 a month went up £23 a month in new house , still on income support , migrated over to UC on June 2024 with Transitional protection, have now received a bill saying my council tax will be £57 a month, this doesn't seem right , any ideas , anyone else…
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Government changes do benefits article
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An article by the Independent regarding benefits
Here is an article by the Independent (not by an official Government source) which talks about what some potential changes being planned for benefits may be. Before anyone comes for me, I’m just sharing an article I’m not saying it’s set in stone or how the Independent may know this, because I don’t know, I’m just sharing…
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STRESSED ABOUT PIP REFORMS
I don’t need anyone to reply, I’m just letting off stress. I literally am so drained by waiting to see what happens with PIP, LWCRA & UC, all which I get. Getting PIP was one of the most hellish experiences and I’m still traumatised to this day and it runs out next summer, then I’ll have another assessment.. well I’m meant…
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ESA support to UC received an appointment with work coach?
hi I’ve just gone over to uc from esa support group and have received this message in my “to do” on my account? Would anyone be able to advise if I have to attend this please? Thanks in advance
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Fit note has been accepted but what next?
Hello, My husband and I jointly applied for UC on the 9th August and I told them about my fit note in the application (I put it from 15 July 2024 to 30th January 2060 even though my fit note is indefinite) and it's now been accepted. What will happen next? Will I still have to have a WCA as the date on the Fit Note is so…
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Uc Migration- Carers Element affect Attendence allowance and TP
Uc migration due shortly from tax credits. Have capital (assets over 16k) so only a 12 month entitlement Joint claim: Couple- with one on PIP enhanced x2 and NS ESA (support group): would be LCWRA. Partner self employed, but possibly thinking to claim carers element for father who gets Attendance Allowance. Wouldnt have…
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UC not responding to journal, PIP but appointment made
I am really concerned that my messages in journal aren't being responded to and I have telephoned helpline twice. I'm migrating over and was told due to my disabilities I would not have to attend job centre, already get PIP but appointment has been made. I did journal entry immediately and have phoned several times. Still…
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Hi, my name is diane68! Universal migration, will I be down money?
Hi I’m just after some help regarding universal migration I’ve had the letter come through to say about migrating over but the 16th of September in regards to transitional protection I am currently on income support with sdp which is 348 every 2 weeks and I get carers weekly , will I still get the same amount as what I get…
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Transitional Protection will be lost if LCWRA??
Hi Will be migrating over from tax credits. I receive NS ESA support group and PIP enhanced x 2. My mum receives carers allowance for me. Due to capital limits we will only be entitled to UC for 12 months. Today i have read though that if you have LCWRA you lose transitional protection. Is this correct? Or is it a case of…
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Carers Element- UC Migration
Hi Couple will be moving over to UC. One of who receives PIP- and has a carer who receives carers allowance- their mum. Would the partner be able to claim carers element as they also provide care for their partner. Would the mum who receives carers allowance see a drop in their carers allowance if carers element is also…
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When will ESA to UC migration letters be sent?
Hi I am asking when will letters be sent out to people in ESA income related to migrate to Universal credit. I have not received anything but knowing the DWP they will lie to say they sent it. Best Wishes
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Hi, my name is xxjanexx! Do I need to provide a fit note every 7 days?
hi I’m in a bit of a state…I tryed filling in my UC form and when it came to my health I wrote in what I suffer from…they asked if I received esa I said no Then a page came up saying they need a sick note for every 7 days I’ve been on pip and the old disability living allowance both high rates Have I done something wrong…
