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Hi, my name is charger7! ESA support group and UC50 form
I've heard people in the support group of ESA transfering to universal credit are getting sent uc50 forms as a means to see what people can do can someone please tell me if I'm wrong
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Best to apply for UC myself or wait until migration letter?
Hi could you tell me if it's best to go over to universal credit myself or wait until I get my migration letter Thanks
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Hi, my name is kayoioi! Does enhanced element carry over in UC migration?
on migration do you you carry over the enhanced element on working tax automatic when going over to UC? I’ve been charged for my dental work ( necessary cos I advanced brittle bones ) I used to receive free dental care? Is that not protected anymore either?
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esa contribution based and income related migration
i have been on benefits for 22 years because of heart problems and anxiety issues. in 2018 I was put on esa income related. I was already on contribution based esa which I was put on from incapacity benefit. I got a letter this morning saying the income related esa was ending in December and that I needed to apply for…
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Migration from ESS to UC, not gainful employed but unable to work.
I’m so worried about all this, please can someone advise me? I’m on Income related ESA and I can’t work. I have an online Etsy store which I sell on but not much. And yes I have registered with HMRC! I am not gainfully employed because it’s not my main source of income. - benefits are and I don’t get regularly work. Is…
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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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Questions about UC claim
I have really bad anxiety (as well as other mental health issues) and even work coach said she believes when the form comes for wca that I’ll be put in lcwra group. But I’m so worried in case I filled out forms wrong and it makes we want to close the claim (all I wanted was to continue the child tax credit but was sent…
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Uc first payment question
I've got my payment statement for my first ever payment after managed migration (wasn't managed very well but hey ho) Is this amount for 4 weeks for 5? Is this the same I'll get each month (if it all stays the same) or is the first payment more?
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Slightly confused
Hiya, sorry to bother everyone with this but I’m confused regarding UC migration, March 2020 I was awarded UC this was my first and only claim for UC, March 2021 I was put in the support group ESA with LCWRA, I currently receive UC monthly and ESA fortnightly. My question is will I need to migrate or due to the date I was…
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Migration to UC from ESA Support group, must attend face to face appointment at Job Centre
Hoping someone can help. I recieved a migration letter requesting I apply for UC. I have done this via phone as my phone screen has broken. I have been informed I now have to attend a face to face appointment at the Job Centre. They have said those receiving Income Related ESA and in the support group are not required to…
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Migration/Transitional protection?
Hi. After migrating ...I don't think my 1st statement is correct. ? I was recieving approximately 300 per fortnight from esa
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Universal Credit - First Commitment Meeting
I have just completed the universal credit paper work and within 48 hours my husband has received an email saying he has an appointment for his first commitment meeting. My husband is severely ill, he has a number of illnesses including heart condition which requires him to be on oxygen and tons of medication. He is in the…
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Hi, my name is poppy04! Will the savings in the children's name ( Their Dla) be counted as savings ?
Hi 👋 I am carer of 2 disabled children, I save dla in their bank account. I am being migrated to Universal credit. Will the savings in the children's name ( Their Dla) be counted as savings 🤔
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ESA to UC
Hi, a few years ago (2018 I think) I was placed in the support group for ESA (income related). I was advised to make a joint claim and my partner (now husband since 2022) claimed carers allowance. I also receive pip. We’ve received the migration letter to move to UC but I’m worried. When we originally claimed my partner…
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ESA - Universal Credit
Good afternoon all. I am still in receipt of ESA income based. I was informed about 7 years ago that everyone will eventually migrate to Universal Credit. I am due to receive my state pension next year. So I was wondering if they will just leave me on ESA until then. Has anyone else been in this position? Thank you
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Hi, my name is UCLAWUNTOTHEMSELF! SDP and EDP Premiums issues
hi all, My story, I was forced from ESA onto UC with a promise I would not be any worse off if anything I may be a few pound better off. I was told. From day 1 it’s been a night mare and hundreds of pounds worse off, losing my SDP&EDP, plus however much rent increased each year, that was also deducted so each April I have…
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UC APA advice again please
Hi All, I hope you are well 😀 I was hoping to get some advice as such with regards to requesting an APA for how often I receive my UC. I’ve seen advice on a few posts about having to wait, and only receiving half your money then the remainder 14-15 days later and I’ve tried my best to work this out but my brain cannot seem…
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UC Migration as a Pensioner
This discussion was created from comments split from: Worried .
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ESA to Tax credits to UC
Hi, just joined to see if I can get some help. I was initially on ESA in the support group, I then decided to try self employment so closed ESA claim and went to Tac Credits, I got the disability element of Tax Credits, due to entitlement from being ESA support group. I got a managed migration notice to claim UC. This was…
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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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Migration & Proof of identity
Hi everyone i hope someone can help i've just migrated over to uc but i have no proof of identity from the list it says they will call me about it in the next few days has anybody else been in that situation before also i am on the esa support group will i be forced to look for work thanks in advance
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UC payment minus ESA amount help please
Hi all I’ve noticed on my UC statement the decision for ESA is £598.87 but I’m not actually getting that amount I’m getting £198.82 fortnightly, I believe it’s due to some deductions but it’s around £50 a week difference. Would anyone know if this could be right or if they’ve taken off too much ESA? I hope that made sense…
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PETITION YOU MAY WANT TO SIGN
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Hi, my name is JJ4659! 6 week holiday, forgot to tell DWP
I’m 65 and I retire in June next year. I have brought up 3 autistic kids and wanted a last holiday. I went on a 6 week holiday I made it 6 weeks as I have a lung condition and if I get an infection it takes approx 2 weeks to work through. I was going to go next year but my friend died of cancer and I had 2 cancer scares…
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migrated to UC but received a random esa payment
hi I’ve currently migrated to UC from income related ESA support group and I am due to receive my actual first UC payment at the end of this month, however this weds just gone (18th) I received an esa payment (which would have been my date to receive my esa) for £193. It’s not the amount I would have received had I not…
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UC payment schedule showing way less than I thought I’d be getting. Help please
I’ve previously migrated to UC on 22nd August from income related ESA support group. I’ve just seen my payment schedule and I am so confused. Would anyone be able to explain this to me please as I thought my esa ended 2 weeks after migrating to uc? But it says I still get it, and I’m only getting this amount. My rent is…
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Migrated to UC before transitional protection was given
Hi. I was on ESA with Severe Disability Premium (DSP). Recently I have been migrated to UC, and have received Transitional Protection, which ensures my monthly payments do not reduce. However, my friend was migrated from ESA with DSP, to UC before the Transitional Protection was started in 2019. As such, his UC is…
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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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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…
