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REFORM HAVE SAID THEY WILL CUT ALL BENEFITS
As it comes up to voting time, please remember that Reform boldly and proudly say they are going to significantly cut benefits, especially to those who are receiving health benefits. They will make ALL assessments for benefits face to face with no exceptions. Reform also want to move to an insurance system (like the US…
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UC and 6 month disregard after sale of inherited house
Hi I was told my CAB, Scope and UC themselves that I would qualify for the 6 month disregard of capital after the sale of my late mum’s house in which I lived. Sale completed a week ago. I reported the capital which is in a joint executors account held by me and my sister. Her house purchase completes tomorrow. Mine has…
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VOTE MAY 7th PROXY VOTE IF YOU CAN’T GO IN PERSON
CAN’T GET TO THE POLLING STATION TO VOTE? Be quick though. Apply for a proxy vote You can get someone else to vote on your behalf if you can’t go to the polling station in person. You’ll need to apply by 5pm on 28 April 2026 to vote by proxy in the 7 May 2026 elections. https://www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote Vote for who you…
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applying for pip without much medical evidence
hi everyone. i currently get uc with standard rate, LCWRA and housing element and i suffer from severe depression and anxiety, i was referred for adult autism and adhd on december 2024 and im still awaiting for an assessment and i may also have undiagnosed ptsd and agoraphobia however im really struggling because i was…
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REFORM SLASHING BENEFITS
I encourage everyone to look at what Reform is saying about their plans to slash benefits, particularly for the disabled. Make sure you’re aware of that. They will also make all assessments face to face. It’s public knowledge for you to look at yourselves.
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Accessibility Needs
I had a message in my To-do list this morning - to fill in about my accessibility needs. I had to write in my journal that my needs weren't in the options that they gave (mostly physical needs) - but I had others (housebound due to schizophrenia). Now I'm worried that they are asking this because they are wanting me to…
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Universal credit review
Ive previously posted but om getting really stressed out i dont know if anyone has ever done this before but can you request a female reviewer im not comfortable with this male that says he will ve doing my review i cant explain it but feel very uncomfortable he just gave me the impression which I dont rwally need right…
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Advice
hello I recently had a claim review because I added another child for child benefits which I didn’t add to my uc journal so I think this is what initiated it all. They then asked me to upload my tenancy agreement which again I hadn’t reported the change in my rent (which had changed a few months prior). I am sharing a two…
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MOVING WITHIN SOCIAL HOUSING; PITFALLS ANYONE?
Almost a year to the day we moved into social housing following a section 21 no fault eviction. A one bedroom over 55s place with a well known provider. They have abolished their priority move scheme just as we were about to try to get somewhere much less hilly as my husband can't take it any more. Grateful to avoid being…
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WCA Assessment and changes to rules
Hello. I just had a WCA. At the moment i receive UC LCW with protection from migrating from ESA WRAG. I was awarded ESA after an assessment at the end of 2017 and had no contact except statements from the DWP regarding ESA until i moved to another council area and had to migrate to UC IN 2021. In December 2023 I received a…
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housing help
hello! i'm an autistic 27 year old with some health problems currently receiving universal credit, LCWRA and the regular (not enhanced) amount of PIP payments. at the moment i live with my dad, but plan on moving to newcastle in a few months with my partner (also receiving universal credit) who wants to attend university.…
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Had my WCA awaiting decision
I have been receiving LCW for the past few years. Last year, my health worsened, so I notified Universal Credit. They sent me a form to complete in February 2025. After waiting a year, I finally had my WCA via a telephone appointment March 2, 2026. I would like to know the typical waiting time to hear back from the…
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I was LCW for a while now got LWCRA will I get back paid?
I got lcw a year or so ago and I’ve been awarded LWCRA after applying in October. I was wondering will I get any type of back payment if so when? Thanks
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research about peoples' experience at social security tribunal hearings.
Hi there everyone :-) I'm Chris, a researcher at the University of Glasgow who is doing some research about peoples' experience at social security tribunal hearings. I'm very grateful that Scope have allowed me to join your forum and tell you about my research. I would love to hear from anyone on the forum about what…
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£20 shop voucher available for sharing experiences with the tribunal
Hi, my name is Chris, I am a researcher at the University of Glasgow researching whether the social security tribunal meets peoples' needs. The project is about trying to make tribunals better and helping to make sure they meet the needs of those who use them. I would love to hear from forum members who want to share their…
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Regular Mortgage Overpayments
Hi there, There is a lot of mixed information online about this topic so just wondering if anyone would be able to provide some clarity. My husband and I have a joint UC claim. We both work, he is full time (around 50hrs per week) and I'm part time (around 15hrs per week). We have 2 children, the youngest recieves high…
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Council tax
From B&W https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/uc-migration-claimants%E2%80%99-council-tax-hikes-may-be-unlawful Disabled claimants who have been hit with a big increase in their council tax liability after migrating from employment and support allowance (ESA) to universal credit (UC) may be able to get their money back,…
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My mum might have terminal cancer. How can I survive financially?
Hello. I'm a 31-year-old man who has lived with his ****-year-old mother and 73-year-old father his entire life. My mum is my current Universal Credit appointee. I claim £400.14 a month in Universal Credit, as well as £749.80 in Personal Independence Payment. Just before Christmastime, my mum was diagnosed with colon cancer…
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Pension Lump Sum on UC. Query about Further Evidence Meeting.
Hi. I've had a one off payment that was a pension lump sum. It came to just over £6000, so I understand it will reduce my UC slightly. Some of it was used to pay my mum back as she lent us money last year to buy another car when ours broke down. Due to mine and my sons illnesses we are dependent on a car, but my mum did…
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UC Voluntary support
I got a message today in my journal today saying the following… I would like to offer you a monthly conversation to discuss how I can support you. We can identify things you can do to help you with whatever next steps you may wish to take – but only when you’re ready to.For example, we can talk about - developing your…
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Council says I receive far more UC than I do – ESA confusion, care charges
I’m really confused and hoping someone can help me understand what’s going on, because the figures just don’t make sense. My council insists that I receive around £244 per week in Universal Credit. In reality, my actual UC payment is £451 per month. I have sent them my Universal Credit breakdown statements to prove this,…
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Uc carers element
Does anyone know what this letter means please? I asked for carers element to be back dated 3 month from jan when we reported it but the date on the lettes is the date i got awarded pip. Im confused lol
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Working with LCWRA
Hi I’m due to start a new job very soon and I’m also on LCWRA PIP UC and the housing element. I’m well aware when I got the job I’d come off UC, however I’ve had some on and off advice about still being entitled to UC. I will be earning 24800 a year. So I’m wondering if anyone can help if I will be still entitled to UC or…
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Transitional protection and child leaving f/t education @ end of course
I am currently on pip (daily living) and have transitionalprotection due to migration over to UC. I am also on LCWRA. When my son finishes his college course, will it just be the child element of my uc that is taken away or will I lose my transitional protection too? There will be no other changes to my circumstances.
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LCWRA payment
Hello all, I hope you are all well. I started my UC Claim on 8th October 2025. I submitted my sick note on 23rd October 2025 which covered 2 months, and I submitted my 2nd sick note in December, just before my second sick note was going to expire. The second sick note was up until early February. I had my LCWRA assessment…
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Claim review
Ive been receiving lcwra since August 2025 and I've now been told that they're doing a claim review to make sure I'm getting the right payments. I've already sent 4 months worth of bank statements which they asked for and I now have a phone call booked for next week which says will take 60 minutes and that I need to…
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UC payment more than usual - could it be my partners early December payday?
Currently receiving universal credit as I am on maternity leave and only receiving SMP and we are struggling to make ends meet. Me and my partner both work full time. Last month we were entitled to £291 and I’ve just received our statement for this month which says we will get £1,460. I’m really confused by this as it’s…
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Renting a room to a 3 bed flat. How does it work?
hi I am renting a room in a flat with my three children, two five year olds and a 19 month old baby. I’ve been researching online and can see I might be eligible for help with housing costs for a 3 bed flat. I am a private tenant and would like to rent again but privately a 3 bed flat. How does this while I’m on universal…
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Providing DLA award letter and birth certificate
Hello. Since declaring to uc that my sons receive DLA uc are wanting me to attend an appointment in person to provide his birth certificate and award letter which I have got and happy to do. I've seen a lot of people just have to upload the pic online is it different for everyone? What should I expect at the appointment?…
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Updates on redacted infoUniversal Credit Review - data protection breach!
Hello I've just joined Scope as U have a number of non apparent Disabilities/health conditions (including Neurodiversity, diagnosed) , I'm on Universal Credit, self employed (have a limited company) but not earnt for awhile due to health, have fit note & just been granted LCWRA and have been asked (mandated)to supply 4…
