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Universal Credit Query
I'll take a moment to bring you up to speed. My brother had been claiming UC from August 2024. We came to the realisation in October 2025 that he had overseas shares. I got my mum to find the most recent annual statement. This was dated 27 May 2025 (showing the previous 12 months), so I reported a change in circumstances…
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How long after suppling four weeks bank statments to Universal credit for review to complete?
I have supplied four weeks bank statments to Universal credit. How long can it take for for review to complete?
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UC, Bank Temporarily Over £6000?
I am on UC. I also get New Style ESA. I decided to take out a loan so I could clear some credit cards and a previous loan. I am aware of the £6000 limit for UC and anything more up to £16,000 sees a deduction. With the loan, my bank account went over £6000. As soon as the loan hit my account, I cleared all the debts off,…
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Another Person Migrating From ESA IR To U/C Questions
Hello, Sorry if these questions have been asked before, I've looked through threads but everyone's circumstances are different. I'm on ESA with an IR top up Support group. I am on housing benefit I only pay for one spare bedroom. I'm on council tax benefit & I don't pay anything. I'm also on PIP low care high mobility…
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Carers Allowance
Hi. Just a quick question about Carers Allowance. I understand that if two people care for the same person only one can claim Carers Allowance. My question is does that person have to care for 35 hours a week or can they split the care and obviously share the Allowance with the person who is not claiming?Thanks
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Pension annuity
My friend is due to retire in April. She receives universal credit with a transitional element and new style esa. She has bought an annuity from when she opted out of serps. Her 1st payment is being paid on 1st March which is only a part payment, and her full payments are paid 1st April. Does she let universal credit know…
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PIP Renewal
I have just received my PIP Renewal form. This will be the 2nd time I have had to apply to renew. The form is not the same as the previous renewal form it looks a lot like the original form I filled in. Is it normal for the 2nd review form to be like the original? My 1st renewal was a paper review is this likely again or…
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North Yorkshire council claim review
Hi, I have never heard of a claim revew. I have been informed that if there is a change to my circumstances then I have to inform them. I have a private pension and a state pension. Bercause of thegovement freezing the basic 20{Percent} threshold, many of us are loosing out and what I receive is for the private pension is…
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Mortgage Buyout & Universal Credit
So me and my ex have a mortgage together for last 10 years she moved out and we separated 2 weeks after moving in, she has never paid anything towards the mortgage or anything Yes I know legally she is entitled to half the house regardless whether she has ever paid anything towards it but she doesn't want that She has…
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P45 received for ESA claim
I receive the high rates for PIP and also have been claiming ESA contribution based for many years. I do not qualify for income related benefits. I have today received a P45 for ESA which says date allowance ceased 3rd February 2026. I have had no other notification from ESA at all. Is there any reason they would stop my…
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Dental Charges for 19 year old in full-time education
Hi I need clarification as I am getting conflicting info on this please. My 19 year old SEN is in full-time SEN education and not receiving any benefits. I was advised (and have read on the NHS website) that 19 year olds in FTE are exempt from fees - she will be due to pay the charges when she turns 20 (in December). The…
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Universal credit claim review phone call. What to expect?
I have a universal credit claim review call this coming friday. What should i expect?
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State Pension Overpayment
Very sadly my wife died recently. Because of waiting for various medical bureaucratic procedures the earliest I could register her death was last Thursday, February 5th. Today her state pension has been paid in full into her account. It's now sixteen days since she died. Am I going to have to go through the hassle of…
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Council Tax Reduction Mistake
I recently applied for a reduction in my Council Tax as I'm unemployed and on universal credit. I live in a private rented house with another tenant who is also on UC and yesterday I was trying to help them apply for council tax reduction as well. When filling out the form I came to the question "Do you live with any…
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Repayment of Winter Fuel Allowance
At 85 with an income over £35K, I am expected to repay during tax year 2026. However, my disabled wife (83) with a low income receives half i.e. £150. As I received the other half, will I be required to just repay my half (£150) or, do I have to repay the entire £300? My 2025/26 Tax code has been issued as K3 but the…
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Financial Advisor who knows about Benefits
Hi. My son has recently moved to 50/50 contact with his Dad and I already pay him half the child benefit and DLA. I now understand that the child elements of my Universal Credit can only be paid to one parent and my ex is insisting I pay him half of the allowance. This does not however take into consideration the…
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Paid Universal Credit that wasn't owed to me
This discussion was created from comments split from: Universal credits over payments.
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ESA Award Letter
I know they never make much sense but hope it helps some of you as what to expect if your income related amount migrated to Universal Credit confused 🤔 you will be.
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Cont based ESA help needed
My husband has ben on cont based ESA in the support group for years. We get no income related top up as I work and no rent help. On sat he recieved a P45 through the post saying his benifit ended 16/1/26. His last payment was 14/1/26. There was no reason for this, and no letter to inform him of why, just a P45. His next…
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UC capital disregard - secretary of state appeals etc
Any advice appreciated please! We currently receive UC and have no savings. My wife is on lcwra, and I get carers element while also working very limited part time on a self employed basis. I inherited a 25% share in a property a little while ago and intend to sell my share, which I have agreed to sell privately (e.g.…
