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How long does Mandatory reconsideration take?
How long does Mandatory reconsideration take these days? Is it normal to hear literally nothing from them for months? The last and only message I have in my journal which says it’s been referred for mandatory reconsideration was the April 29th.
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Help me please
Hi everyone, I really need some advice because I’m completely overwhelmed and don’t know what to do. DWP Debt Management has told me that I supposedly owe around £6,000 for an old ESA overpayment from around 2014–2016. They say it is because I was outside the UK during that time. The problem is, I have never received the…
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Confused about UC - another review
I just had a review 12 months when UC went through all my bank statements, etc asking lots of questions. It was very intrusive and upsetting and I wasn't really well enough for the call, they decided I wasn't a fraudster at that time. Now I'm at 18 months, they want to check all my details are correct and nothing has…
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Second bedroom UC rent
Hi my son is moving out later this year because he is getting married. We live in two bedroom house. My rent is covered by UC. My son was my registered carer before but now he works full time but still cares for me but nit a paid carer. Now when he will be moving out later this year. My daughter and son will be taking…
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Transitional protection
good evening I’m just wondering of anyone has had this experience and can offer any insight We migrated from child tax credits / income support back in September 2024 My son was on dla at the time just turned 16 and in the process of his pip application . We found out end of October his claim was unsuccessful and we ask…
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Inheritance/ impact on UC/ Mortgage
Hi I am aware of all the UC guidelines on this I am just so anxious. I will try to summarise house sold in April, funds have 6 months disregard, staying with dad trying to find a home to buy difficult due to exhaustion I receive LCWRA UC, standard element and transitional protection plus PIP (I know (PIP is not means…
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booked for a second call for 15 minutes 'to discuss information already provided
Hi I have just had a UC Claim Review telephone call that seemed ok, although they did query some payments i received ( survey rewards). I supplied them with additional information requested regarding my tenancy but have now been booked for a second call scheduled for 15 minutes 'to discuss information already provided'.…
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Have to verify my identity for UC at Job Centre
I did not receive my UC payment today and was told on the UC website journal that I recently changed my name (which I haven't) and have to take my birth certificate into my local Job Centre to release the hold on the payment. But I can't easily find my birth certificate and only have a photo scan on my phone, I called the…
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Reporting Expenses and Earnings on Universal Credit
Hi I need help with what I need to report to UC every month. I am getting UC because I am disabled but I am starting a business so I have been moved over to self-employed and now I have to start reporting my earnings or I don't get paid. I have so many questions about what I need to include in the expenses but no one has…
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Universal Credit Review Taking Ages
Hi All I have Primary Progressive MS and have been on UC for a long time. Just last month they said they were doing a review and made a telephone appointment. I spoke to the gentleman from a call Centre who asked a my personal security info then he said okay we need four months banks statements by 10th of July. That was…
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Hi, my name is MorningOwl!
Hello, I'm trying to understand what happened after my redundancy because my former employer's records and my Universal Credit records don't seem to match. My employer made me redundant and issued my final payslip, including PILON. My HMRC Personal Tax Account shows taxable income for xxx (including the PILON), so it…
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Budgeting Advance
Hi everyone I would like some advice please. My cooker has broken and I am struggling for money. I am in receipt of universal credit lcwra due to my health. I live on my own in a flat. Would I be able to get a budgeting advance? How much would I be able to borrow? What information would I need to provide? Thanks in advance
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Is the Benefit Cap amount backdated If a PIP tribunal is successful?
Hello I wondered if someone with some experience in this, could possibly assist me in establishing whether or not, I am eligible for a backdated UC payment, after winning my PIP tribunal. I applied for PIP on 29/07/24, and was awarded by a tribunal on 09/09/25. I am aware that the PIP award will be backdated to the date of…
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I'm being forced to Rent My home to Survive
I'm considering this because I'm struggling financially and can no longer afford to remain living in my flat and renting it out temporarily would help me get back on my feet, and my intention is to move back in once the tenancy ends. I currently receive UC with LCWRA and I do not receive any housing costs element because I…
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Private Pension and Universal Credit
Hi All, Just wondering if anyone has the answer as I seem to be reading conflicting answers. I currently get universal credit, I have a private pension which I've already had the 25% tax free amount out last year. I've unfortunately now got a hefty vet bill, Where I need to somehow find just over £2000, So my question is,…
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Second universal credit review appointment
Hi, Just looking for some reassurance as to a second UC review appointment. Any similar experiences? Our review has been going on for months now. We had our review calls about a month ago. In mine they asked for a couple of missing joint account statements which I immediately sent (oversight) one of which is never used.…
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Another UC/Vinted question.
Hi all, I'll TRY to keep this short and sweet. I'm disabled, on UC and ADP, the "not required to look for work" limited work capability. I am quite limited in what I can handle pain and environment wise. For the past few years I have been selling on Vinted. Mainly personal items, sometimes at profit, but there have been…
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Transitional protection, rent increase and Local housing allowance.
Hi everyone, im looking for some advice/clear explanation on my situation as what i have found online isn't exactly easily digestible for someone with ADHD, anxiety and dyslexia like myself. I got moved to Universal credit a couple of years back and so far my claim has remained the same amount because there hasn't been any…
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Universal credit informal investigation
hi I’m looking for some help/advice as I don’t know what to do anymore. This is a long one so buckle up lol.. Me and my partner claim UC, he works full time I work park time and we have 3 year old. In October 2024 my car got written off and I was given £5000 from the insurance company, this was put into a savings account,…
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In person UC appointment after multiple requests to stay online
Hi, so I consider myself disabled as both my arm bones were broken in two and after the reconstruction surgery I have lived with chronic pain ever since. The job center is aware of this and I have made it explicitely known that I cannot do in person appointments because of this. It seems every few months they try to switch…
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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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Not received UC or Housing Benefits
This is on behalf of a friend so looking for advice please. Friend hasn't received Housing Benefit again for the 2nd month in a row. Also never got the UC this month. Journal said they would be receiving them. Left a note in the journal but nothing back. How to escalate this as a matter of urgency. Do have a rent…
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YouTube and UC (LCWRA)
Hello people, I am currently in benefit of Universal Credit (LCWRA). Is it possible to start creating content on YouTube while still claiming my benefits? Or would they deem it as work and stop my payments?
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LCWRA and work
Looking for advice please I currently receive LCWRA, was awarded in 2023 and was due a review in 2025 but still haven't heard anything so still claiming it. Also claim PIP. However there is a local job for 15 hours per week, 42 weeks per year that I am considering applying for as its mainly solitary work (cleaner). Let's…
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Universal credit
My 18 year old son is approved full-time home educated/non advance education and has been since age 14 and accepted by UC and child benefit) He was keen to find a part time job to help him save for driving lessons and a car. Today he has been offered a part time position and the employer is happy to work his hours around…
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UC Review Concern
My Universal Credit is currently being reviewed and I have sent off 4 months worth of bank statements on time. However I am worried about one of the transactions which says 'Automated Credit' and the name and address of the person who sent it. I basically had a casual arrangement where I used a neighbour's house sometimes…
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My monthly UC payment has dropped
Hello, hope you can help. My transitional protection had dropped from £203 in April to £176 in May to now £146 in June, I understand the transitional protection will drop but I thought the overall award should remain the same until the protection is £0. The journal messages just dont seem to make sense. Could anyone please…
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Hi, my name is missmonnypenny1987!
Hi I have a review coming up and ive been told that the m9ney that I earn on surveys etc I have to declare,I usually save it until it gets too bigger amounts then I cash out. Have I unknowingly been committing fraud? I'm so scared right now.
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Was on Carers allowance and universal credit
Until yesterday I was caring for my mother and receiving both carers allowance and Universal credit. She suddenly passed away. I'm also on PIP. After informing the dwp they want to have an appointment later this month, regarding work. I'm 65 in August and physically unable to work, due to tremor in my hands, epilepsy and…
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REFORM PARTY DECLARES A WAR ON WELFARE BENEFITS
The Reform Party have openly declared a war on benefits, particularly for those on benefits for health. Article here: https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2197803/nigel-farage-there-will-be-riots-war-benefits-britain/amp He’s also said he doesn’t want people working from home anymore.
