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How do I stop/end ESA?
Hello, I have been on universal credit and ESA for about 18 months but I am hoping to try get myself back out in the world and return to some form of work, probably just delivering for Evri and Deliveroo as I am unable to continue my trade due to my health. Do I simply phone up and tell ESA to stop my claim? I currently…
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minimum earnings and self employment and it's affect on my benefit
Hi, I've joined this community because I'm disabled and on Uc. I've searched for help and advice regarding minimum earnings and self employment and it's affect on my benefits. It's daunting and scary to make the leap when you rely on the support! I'm currently in touch with CAB and they are proving a little unhelpful. They…
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Complaints process farce UC. Need help
Hi, DWP underpaid me four months ago. I raised a complaint on journal per online guidance in the https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions/about/complaints-procedure#ask-for-your-concern-to-go-to-the-complaints-team I have evidence HMRC and my employer have been in discussion and my employer…
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They finally got back to me from the helpline..
About my enquiry regarding effect on my UC if I was to go down to Donny for that University course. I'm still not sure if it's an option, I'll do some emailing and Googling. But I'd really like to learn how to make games in a formal Classroom setting, even at my age.
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Hi, my name is dory79!
Hello everyone,I wanted to say a warm hello to this incredible community! My name is dory79, and I am very glad to finally join you here.Like many of you, I have been navigating the complex and often exhausting world of welfare claims and official processes while managing long-term health challenges. It can be a very…
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Does anyone have an email address or phone number for UC?
Above. I need to contact them to discuss if my application for a Uni course in Doncaster would affect my UC?
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Using Capital/ Reclaiming UC
Hi, earlier this year I was granted a 6 month capital disregard in the funds from the sale of the home I lived in. I have been searching for an appropriate home since and had to move in with family (the house had to be sold as it had belonged to my late Mum, it had been my home for 4 years). I had secured a small mortgage…
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Claim Review asked for with housing costs. Help...
Hi, This is difficult for me to discuss but I need support. I have been asked for the dreaded 4 months bank statements. However, there are 2 issues quite difficult to discuss… Ill try. I have a gambling issue. however, this is not without its controls. On any account, I have put on spending limits (usually £20 per day).…
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UC Reveiw help
I have a telephone appointment tomorrow with UC, I had to send off housing proof and 4 months of bank statements, ( not happy about this it should be private ) My bf sends me 2-300 a month to help cover my rent and help with bills ( he pays for sky for weekend sports etc when his here ) we don’t live together, all my bills…
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Quick question - do I need to inform DWP of a closed bank account?
Hi .... Basically I was on CBESA with a IR top up until around mid 2022 ..... I then voulterrilly moved to UC , where I was put on to new style ESA and lcwra I knew I was going to make the change to UC around 6 months before and I knew that my account that my ESA went into would be no good in regards to receiving my UC as…
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Universal credit
HI, new member I have a universal credit question. I had a previous uc account 15 months ago, I have found my self in a situation where I need to make a new single claim. It says on Govt website if an old account is 6 months or younger you can start a new claim with this account but if its older you have to start a new…
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Work Coach: Health Appointment
Hello all, confused as usual! I'm currently on basic UC awaiting a WCA. I have just seen on my journal that I have an appointment coming up for a Work Coach Health Appointment a few days after my WCA. Are these health appointments mandatory or voluntary? Google says voluntary but the wording on my journal makes it seem…
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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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Claim invalidated because didn’t report rent increase on
Friend has had a situation arise which I’d appreciate any advice on. They had a rent increase in August 2025, they rent from a private landlord. They didn’t report the rent increase due to genuinely not knowing they needed to as their rent is above LHA allowance anyway so wouldn’t change the claim award They reported the…
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Ads encouraging people back to work when I log into UC.
Hi, last week is the first time I'd seen this. I due to go to a face to face financial review. Is this something which is likely to come up during the review? I wonder also if there will be greater focus on getting people who are classed as low capacity for work back into work. Thanks.
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Universal Credit - Going abroad
I would like advice on UC and going abroad. My assessment period is 22nd to 21st of the month. If I go with my mum to see my brother in Australia when should o go and come back without losing
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Benifits and inheritance
I have just been informed that I am to recieve an inheritance from a deceased friend (approx £25000). I am currently on UC which has an ESA element too (new style ESA) and also my housing benifit is covered. I have about £5k in credit cards payments to clear when it comes through, but still leaves me above the £16000…
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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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Hi, my name is antd55! Will I get into trouble for not reporting my earnings?
I earned about £900 from 2024/25 and a few weeks in 26 working part time jobs and forgot to declare it to the UC but I have now declared an honest mistake am I getting into trouble
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Hi, my name is KNSH15626_444! Is anyone going through UC bank statements?
Hello everyone.
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364 days to pension
I got 364 days to pension. I migrated to UC and New style esa both LWRCA so far not got wca and no alerts on uc about it. I know that there are backlogs so what would berisk of getting WCA form
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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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Hi, my name is lynzm1! Should I claim ESA as well as UC?
hi I am just wondering I currently get if for single person and I get adult disability and I’m also waiting to hear back about lwcra but on my award letter it mentioned something about esa can u apply for this and how does it work does it get took off uc so wondering should I apply for esa or not bother thanks I am new to…
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Any help on a partner moving in with me who claims benefit but I dont
Hi, My partner currently claims UC, PIP & LCWRA. He lives in a housing association property so gets the housing element included in his UC claim. He had a brain injury a few years ago which is why he can no longer work and therefore is entitled to higher rate PIP and also LCWRA. We have decided that we would like to live…
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UC request for a fit note that lists for all my conditions
Hi there Hope everyone is well. Can anyone help me understand thus. Currently on LCW and UC is requesting a fit note that encompass all my health conditions that prevent me from preparing or working as I reported change of circumstances for health. Has this happened to anyone else? Do I just list the major conditions or…
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Separating UC telephone account
I will need to separate our joint UC claim from my husband. He is currently in hospital awaiting rehousing and we cannot live together any longer upon his discharge. Is it best to wait until he has his new address before informing UC of the split and starting the process? I want as little hassle as possible and I'm…
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Joint funded care, council asking for £1000
Hello all, My son age 55 is in an aquired brain injury rehabilitation unit has been since 23 December 2025 . He receives middle rate care and higher rate mobility .He also receives ESA now UC He now has to pay £159 to the home and £30 for himself . He has lost both care and mobility due to being in hospital and i repaid…
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Hi, my name is BabooshkaBoys123! UC official error
CCan Someone please help, I was migrated to UC from working tax credits in January 2025. Despite gaving pip and mobility award and blue badge dwp did not assess my health. They have admitted this is an official error. I had transitional protection and I have read somewhere that if they had assesed me correctly at the…
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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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Closed universal credit claim. Can I appeal?
My universal credit claim was closed suddenly today and I need some advise. The reason was too much capital in a house I wasn’t occupying ( equity of 50 k ). I vacated the property after falling ill and staying with my elderly parents whilst recovering from major surgery. I have returned to the property after 6 months…
