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Got my UC Health Assessment tomorrow - anxious - Advice welcomed!
So tomorrow I'm expecting my UC health assessment phone call and I've been anxious for days now, I can't stop worrying and I've been sick twice. Last assessment I had was for PIP which was an awful experience, one that left me feeling depressed for weeks afterwards because I felt I was treated like utter scum. I'm worried…
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ESA/ loss of income
I currently get new style esa I'm in the support group. I am going to get personal injury compensation which I understand will not affect my ESA. But I am also going to get past and future loss of income will this affect my ESA? Thank you
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buying a home whilst receiving universal credit
My daughter works part time (16 hours) since having her daughter 18 months ago. She's single and has rented privately for 10 years, but I'm looking into her buying a shared ownership property. Can she do this whilst receiving universal credit? I'm going to give her the deposit (I've read and noted the chats on this…
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How long does ESA last
Hi again, I posted back in October- November time that I was waiting for my ESA assessment, I eventually received it this week. I’m now just waiting to see what the outcome is, hopefully will be in my favour. If all goes as expected and I continue on ESA does anyone know how long I can claim it for? As far as I’m aware I…
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Housing allowance 2024 changes.
Hi, i rent a property for £525 per month the tenant receives £395 per month Housing benefit and tops the rest up themselves. I could charge £800 per month as that is the going rate. What are the new rules in 2024 with the new rules something to do with the average lowest rent in the area? can anyone advise
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Marriage Tax Allowance - HMRC delays?
Hi all, Has anyone had any problems with claiming the Marriage Tax Allowance? My wife attempted to transfer her allowance to me in 2023 - 2024 tax year online however, it's came to light recently that HMRC had not updated this. I have since sent the form off to transfer the allowance and back date 4 weeks ago - And still…
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Just got UC statement, worse off by £900 ? Mistake?
Hi all We have just switched to UC after a migration letter from tax credits We did numerous benefit calculations with CAB etc and they all showed us as better off by between £200 - £300 per month. We were getting tax credits of £248 per week whixh has now stopped. We were also assured we would get transitional capital…
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Carers allowance nightmare
I wonder if anyone can give us some advice. My partner used to be the carer for their ex until they split. Their ex used to receive the benefit into their bank account. When they split my partner informed the carers DWP unit andall was ok. She then got UC for a while until she received correspondence saying she was still…
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Separated Parents - UC and Main Carer of Children
Hi All Me and my partner have seperated but are staying in the same household for now, financial reasons We both now have a separate UC Claim. We have 4 children and are all on my partners UC claim. So she recieves an allowance for 2 of the 4 children as per the rules. We are amicable and are both giving 50/50 care for our…
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Carers Allowance deduction from Universal Credit?
I get Carers Allowance and Universal Credit. Usually UC deduct £354.90 because I get Carers Allowance, but I have just got this month's statement and they are only deducting £315.03. Does anyone know why this is? It's got me worried that maybe my Carers Allowance has been stopped?
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Universal Credit Enhanced Review
Are the DWP doing enhanced reviews for both benefits UC and PIP together?
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No Carer Element
I stopped caring for my partner on the 8Th April and my final weekly payment was/should be on the 7th, I believe I receive it weekly in advance. I did notify CA and UC. My UC claim has been switched to a single claim, they have fully deducted the CA for the assessment period. I've checked my statement and it seems I am not…
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Pip/tribunal
I was awarded PIP in 2023 untill August 2026 but the letter says from Dwp we will be in contact in August 2025 I take it this is to start the review process but not sure. I am currently appealing the decision at the tribunal as feel I was given the wrong award. I am still waiting for the hearing and have no idea when it's…
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UC paid to the date not the day?
So far my payments have been coming in on the same day (wednesday). However, my statement has next payment as 19th April which is a Saturday. Do they pay on a Saturday or will it be Friday or tomorrow even with it being Good Friday? Thanks
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How do i go about ending my work to claim carers element?
Can anyone tell me the process of ending work and applying for carers element on top of a uni credit claim. This is something unfortunetly i need to do out of necessity to care for my parents. Do you claim carers element then hand your notice to work or vice versa?
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Universal Credit - is removing appointee wise
Hi, I'm an appointee for my son who's on UC and DLA and has been for over 5 years (ASD). Except for the fact that I've never been officially appointed according to the UC who have just telephoned. They either want us to come for an interview at a job centre to confirm the appointment, which he will find challenging, or for…
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Will this be unearned income or savings?
I'm getting a payout from an insurance policy as I have cancer. I'll be getting a lump sum and know that the money i get paid on top of this every month is classed as unearned income. As it has taken a while to sort out the payout, they will backpay me 3 months worth of the monthly pay of 500 pounds, in another lump sum.…
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Universal Credit Review Issue
I've now been claiming UC for just over a year, they've now requested 4 months bank statements due to them doing a review and have arranged a telephone interview for me. I was due to receive a payment tomorrow, but looks like I won't get any payment as have not been issue my statement. In January I was the executor of an…
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Has anyone had success at the PIP Mandatory Reconsideration stage
Someone I know has been turned down for PIP, the lies in the report are unbelievable but that is another story. They have filled in the Mandatory Reconsideration with the help of support worker. Ive gone back over previous posts on here regarding MR and it seems to suggest that it is just a formality and that no-one…
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Universal Credit and Asset Dilemma
Hi all, I'm new to the forum and am hoping on getting some good advice. Myself and partner are both disabled and both get PIP and carers. We used to both work 18/30 hours a week each and get tax credits but recently had to migrate to UC. The issue is we used to own rental flats but slowly sold them over the years, as my…
