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Universal credit decrease help
Hi everyone. I have for the last few months had a significant drop in my Universal credit which I'll break down below, I am aware of the deductions in transitional protection but still cannot make sense of it all & it's driving me crazy. I'm hoping some of you kind people can help, I am currently paying off a debt due to…
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Reporting capital monthly (giving advice)
Hello, I have always had some confusion regarding reporting capital. If you have over 6k in your bank accounts you will need to report everyday on the last day of your assessment period the amount. I've never really seen a clear explanation for how to do this, so following a recent review I asked if they could make me a…
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Inheritance and Claiming UC changing over to ESA
Hi I am to be in receipt of inheritance in the next few months which will take me over the 16k threshold I'm sure. I currently receive UC, housing element inc, I am on LCW and recently have been awarded PIP and have received 2 payments already. I am wondering whether to apply for new style ESA. I work part-time and have…
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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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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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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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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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My partner had been reviving carers payment Scotland however he’s since closed h
My partner had been reviving carers payment Scotland however he’s since closed his claim for it as they said he wasn’t actually entitled to it and he was earning too much so now he’s going to have to pay it back in installments which is fine however that amount every month was getting deducted £ for £ on universal credit…
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Proving House Repair spending is necessary
I have been saving for house repairs for many years. I mentioned this in a recent DWP complaint, about something else but tangentially relevant to savings, and was advised to get proof the repairs were necessary. Im not sure how to do this. I have some single glazed windows I think need replacing, the roof tiles are…
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Closing PIP voluntarily for Personal Reasons
Hi everyone, I currently receive PIP (£412/month, Daily Living and Mobility) and want to voluntarily close my PIP claim for personal reasons. I’m also on Universal Credit with LCWRA, which meets my financial needs. I have three questions I’d really appreciate advice on: Can I voluntarily close my PIP claim for personal…
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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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REFORM’S VIEW ON WELFARE/ BENEFITS
https://x.com/robertjenrick/status/2055323728939016628?s=46
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Self Employed, LCWRA, end of 'start up'
Hello, I am on UC and was awarded LWCRA due to CFS, hEDs and POTs. I run a small shop/online store. It's not doing so well (not making any money, just about covering costs). I am coming to an end of the 'start up' period for being self employed on UC. It will then be assumed I am paying my self about £800 a month as they…
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I have a phone review after bank statements I’m worrying myself sick
hi I’m hopeing someone can shed some light on this, I had a message from uc in my journal a while back asking for 4 months bank statements, I’ve sent them off and now I have a phone appointment for half an hour to discuss, I’m worried sick over this to the point my anxiety is throu the roof. I’ve had a large payment go in…
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WCA for lcw and lcwra
Hi , I just needed some advice and guidance please. I have a severe stammer and severe anxiety, I get pip for this condition and I have applied for lcwra/lcw. I have my assessment In a few weeks time. initially they gave me a telephone assessment but as it’s extremely difficult for me to speak over the phone we changed it…
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Hi, my name is magsyar71!
Hello any help.appreciated. My husband us in Universal Credit LCFW since 2022 because of his health issues and has been receiving Pip since May 2024. It wasn't until I had to do a change of circumstances iprompt n March 2026 for UC where I updated that I was a carer that we now receive the carers element payment ongoing. I…
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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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universal credit
hi everyone im richard ive come here to ask a question yesterday i got a letter from the gp surgery im at ,and it states that ive missed 3 appointments because ive got a few internal problems the first 2 appointments i cancelled the last appointment i forgot all about by mistake because im not always well,anyway the gp…
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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.
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uc review help feeling anxious
So I had my phone call and sent in evidence, and now they wanted to book another phone call. I said I was busy, but he said it would be only a 7-10 minute phone call. Does this mean they want more? Or is it protocol that they do another call this short time before closing it? I'm just anxious; I never did a review with UC…
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UC review
Hello I had a UC review phone call the other day the call lasted 11 minutes and the agent did not ask for anymore evidence nor did she update and new to dos I have received the call attended message but not the review complete message I had the call Tuesday just gone. I am stressing about it if my review is over can there…
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Not sure about UC standard increase and transitional protection
I am on LCWRA, migrated from ESA support group. Since the April rates have gone up - my rent increased and my transitional protection decreased by the same amount. I understand that this is right. That's a separate thing to this post. But what I'm confused about is the standard UC rates. I thought my standard rate would go…
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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…