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Move to Universal Credit
Hello all my husband and I are having to move to UC from legacy benefits after getting migration letter. I have an appointment at jobcentre but as my husband is disabled they are going to do a home visit to verify his ID, they have said this could be 6-8 weeks away and we are not entitled to any payment until both of us…
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Uc income other than earning part
On the income other than earnings selected i have esa benefit But then when click to review it says this person is not getting any other payments or benefits? But I click view full details open in new tab and it says yes to what I selected??
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Not Eligible for Universal Credit
I filled out the “turn 2 us” universal credit calculator, and was surprised to get the following response: “Based on the information you have given us, you aren’t eligible to get Universal Credit because your savings or capital is too high.” I am currently living off roughly £600 self employed monthly employment income…
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New rules for PIP Pensioners?
With all the talk of benefit cuts my question is this - as a pensioner with a long term PIP award for low rate care, I was trying to find out about these changes and came across this paragraph - In 2024-25, we are spending £26 billion on PIP and £17 billion on UC-health (referred to as UC-H from hereon). It is these two…
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If you lose PIP care component after migrating to UC, would you keep transitional protection?
On maximum ESA and getting LR care and HR mobility on PIP. Would you still get TP until UC is greater than your ESA if you lose your care component of PIP?
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On PIP, told to apply for UC
Hi - a family friend is on PIP, but has been informed by post that they must now apply for UC to continue their benefit receipt (made up of ESA & HB). The letter doesn't say "why" this must be done. Do I advise they just complete the application? Any implications to be aware of?
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UC, inheritance and business
My situation is this: I run a business as a sole trader but qualify for UC most months. I'm also disabled and classed as not required to look for work (and yes I get PIP but that isn't involved in this question) and therefore I get a higher amount of UC. My father died and I have inherited two houses. Unfortunately neither…
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Uc claimant commitment query
I just got to the to do list part after signing up and it says this as my commitments are these correct as im in esa support group currently
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Child's pension after their dad's death
I am currently still on the old tax credits system . I have 3 DC with my ex husband who sadly passed away in Feb this year. 2 of our DC are entitled to a child's pension which I was told is payable to me being their legal guardian . It's only until they are no longer in full time education. My question is once I'm moved…
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No photo id for uc
What happens when migrate from esa to uc as don't have photo id to confirm identity online thanks
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UC - Being Employed and Self Employed
Hey All Apologies on this topic as it has been discussed but my circumstances are a bit more unique. So i have been claiming UC for over 1 year now. I am employed but i also own 10% shares in a business which i am employed by I never delcared the shares on UC as never realized i had to as i dont get any extra income from…
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ESA vs Universal Credit?
Hello everyone, I would very much appreciate some help and advice on the following. Approximately 6 years ago I was awarded the support element of Employment and Support Allowance and currently receive £298.10 every 2 weeks. I have a friend who is in exactly the same circumstances as I am in regarding his health issues,…
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Recently had my daughter move in permanently, how to proceed?
On Wednesday 19th March, my ex wife sent our 12 year old daughter to live with me. I am single, work full time, am a private tennant and currently pay child maintenance to my ex wife. How would I proceed with claiming any benefits that I may be entitled to?
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Universal Credit and Social Tariff
Hi all, Sorry if this is the wrong place for this, wasn't sure. I am in the process of moving into a new property. I am in receipt of Universal Credit. I have contacted BT and accepted their social tariff broadband offer (Essentials, I think, £23 per month?). That was all find, unfortunately today I received a nil award…
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MSE Guide: Managed Migration
This is the place to discuss our new Managed Migration guide. We'd love to hear your thoughts, personal experiences, and general feedback. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, read our New to Forum? Intro Guide.
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ESA Contribution based/rental
I understand that Esa contribution based is not means tested but its a taxable benefit. I have a few questions which I'm not sure about. Does income from a rental property have any affects on ESA? Also any tax paid on the rental income does this affect it? Also if I sell the property and profit I make will this affect ESA?…
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Universal Credit - LTD company director - Please Advice
I'm an only director and
employee of my own Ltd. (small coffee shop and retail bakery) After my wife's cancer treatment
in 2019 she applied for universal credit (which is of course joined) so I gave
them all those required information for that joined application they have
requested and they set up the UC account for us.…
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Benefit cuts announcement
I’ve just read this on the BBC website * Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall announces changes to the welfare system aimed at saving £5bn by the end of 2030- BBC Verify has taken a look at this number * Personal Independence Payments (Pip): Eligibility for the main disability benefit will be narrowed * Changes to Pip…
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uc migration notice
hi trying to fill in form for joint claim from esa to universal credit do both people have to create an account each then get linking code off partner to add to joint claim thank you
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DWP Overpayment Letter of Working Tax Credit
I was very annoyed to receive an erroneously calculated overpayment of WTC letter from DWP Debt Management. I do not owe HMRC WTC anything, so when I immediately rang DWP to complain, they just told me to ring WTC to discuss. Well, I did, but only got an automated message saying their agents no longer take tel calls re.…
