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SIPP being taken into account for Universal Credit - thank you
A note to other Forum Users A few weeks ago, I was on this forum and came across a thread by people asking whether SIPP contributions were taken into account for Universal Credit and some people were advising on letters their MPs had sent. I have a SIPP and was able to use the advice on that thread to contact my MP and ask…
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Universal Credit Self Employed loan question
Hi, My business of
15+ years died during the lock downs. I had been on normal UC. I then switched
to ‘self-employed’ or getting back to being self-employed – so still getting
UC. I’ve found
it hard starting the business up from a stand start. There are a lot of costs.
Each month, I have used £200 or so ‘spare’ from my UC…
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UC backdating?
Hi there I claim UC, and until recently was claiming carers allowance too. While cancelling the CA claim UC told me "we can look at backdating you for any payments that have been deducted from yourselves". Now they have told me that I am not due any payments. So did I misunderstand what they said? I thought that I was…
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Lump Sum Pension Payment Universal Credit
Long post alert I am appointee for my sister who has slight learning difficulties but can still make decisions and lives independently with family support. We had a review last week had to declare bank accounts and provide 4 months statements and all was ok. She has been on UC since Oct 2020. I was unaware of a number of…
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ECO4 Scheme offered and then refused
Hi, I recently applied for an ECO4 scheme through my energy provider. Initially, they were very positive, sent me the forms for completion, which I returned. They even scheduled an appointment for the survey. However, soon after, I got a message from the energy company's ECO4 admin that they can't book an appointment at my…
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Benefits newbies......
Husband 70, on SP, no other income £6000 in bank Wife 53 £20,000 in bank Both been in P/T work over 2 years, being made redundant, last day is friday 11 days holiday being included in agreed last payment on April1st Husband YTD wage - £6200, tax paid £1035 N.I. paid NIL Wife YTD - £5200 Tax Nil Nat ins NIL My question once…
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HMRC overpayment TC after job. Advantis involved.
Hello real advice experts. I received letter for overpayment of TC following my new job for £3K - when I checked HMRC app they had already adjusted TC amount as per my pay in few months of starting job. Now what are my options as last week I received letter saying its not £4.3K I own HMRC. Advantis is chasing for original…
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UC overpayment - DWP error
Hi, I'm a full time carer for my autistic son and receiving carer allowance. Last month DWP has made an error and overpaid my UC (they didn't deduct the carer allowance as usual). I have contacted them and they want to review my claim. I've submitted all the documents (bank statements, id) they requested. I supposed to…
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Universal Credit: How long does payment take?
Hi, I'm self-employed. I've been on UC for a few months, but this is the first month that I'm due a payment as my earnings have been low. So it's showing how much I will be getting and that it will be paid in by the 16th. I don't want to rely on it until it's in my account just in case it's clawed back for some reason.…
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UC, third child and childcare?
Hi, I have not claimed UC in a number of years now but was wondering about the 2 child limit. My 2 older children are twins and now there is a baby. Can I claim for the childcare element of UC for the baby? The older 2 do not have any childcare. im confused what the two child limit is about. Thanks
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Declaring Clinical Trial income while on UC
I am self-employed and have just started receiving Universal Credit (UC). I am about to attend a second health check for a clinical trial, and if everything goes well, I could earn up to £4,000 for participating as a human test subject for a few weeks. Would I need to declare this income as unearned on UC? If so, how would…
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Looking for advice on what benefit entitlements I might have.
Hi , Newbie here. I'm trying to negotiate the benefits system and would appreciate any help. I am self employed and have a back problem which means I can only work half my normal 37 hours within my business. This condition has persisted for 6 months. As such I have suffered a reduction in income. I have been given a 'fit…
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UC Declaring Savings
Please can I ask advice. Universal credit Do you declared total savings under £6k or just when total savings is nearly £6k and if total savings under £6k should be reported every month then is this for every single change e.g. each £ up or down. Confused
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Universal Credit And Daughter Buying House
First off, thank you for allowing me to join MSE. I live in social housing and before the changes to buying your own home my daughter whom lives with my wife & I, asked if we could get a price to buy the house. (She has lived with us since birth) We did this and it’s looking likely that she wants to go through with the…
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Appeal being refused child DLA?
How do I appeal the refusal? I hear most get refused 1st time is that right?
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UC and part time work
If you do some part time work but you don't know how many hours you'll be doing each month how does it affect UC. It's Stewarding work at a football stadium. When an event is on (match, concert ect) You request a shift and then you have to wait for it to be accepted, then you confirm it. The number of shifts will depend on…
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Self employed and on £0 entitlement to Universal Credit. Can I apply for other benefits?
Hi I've had a Universal Credit claim since November 2023. I'm self employed working as fast food/grocery delivery driver. I finished my 1 year self assessment start up period in November last year and the Minimum Income Floor applies to me regardless of my actual monthly income which is reported to the job centre. Each…
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ESA WRAG to Universal Credit
I was wondering if you guys could help me out. I am currently on ESA WRAG but will move over to Universal credit next month and have no idea what I will get? I have been on ESA since around 2016 and live with my father and am his career as he is disabled and receives Attendance allowance high rate. I think the carers…
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MSE Guide: Personal Independence Payment
Personal independence payment (known as PIP) provides non-means-tested help if you're aged 16 to 66 and have a health condition that makes everyday tasks difficult. It's worth up to £9,000 a year as well as being a gateway to other forms of help – yet PIP often goes unclaimed with 100,000s thought to be missing out. Read…
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Can a pensioner receive higher pension credit on disability?
Are they eligible for an extra £81.50 a month if they receive Attendance Allowance?
