Guide discussion: Universal credit

Carly101x

hi I've started filling out the universal credit online but on the nationality it asked have you been out of the UK in the last 2 years which i have as I've been abroad this year to Spain but when it asked how long have i been out the UK for i put less then 2 weeks is that fine?

sportsarb

Carly101x wrote: »

hi I've started filling out the universal credit online but on the nationality it asked have you been out of the UK in the last 2 years which i have as I've been abroad this year to Spain but when it asked how long have i been out the UK for i put less then 2 weeks is that fine?

Were you just on holiday? Holidays are generally fine, its only really if you become resident in another country, or are absent for long enough to lose residence here that it becomes a problem.

Julzg86

Hi, can I ask if you where already claiming contribution based esa prior to applying for UC does it stop or continue as its non income related

poppy12345

Julzg86 wrote: »

Hi, can I ask if you where already claiming contribution based esa prior to applying for UC does it stop or continue as its non income related

Your better off starting a new thread with your question because people read the first question and answer that. This thread started quite sometime ago.


Start a new thread here https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/newthread.php?do=newthread&f=139

Alice_Holt

Julzg86 wrote: »

Hi, can I ask if you where already claiming contribution based esa prior to applying for UC does it stop or continue as its non income related

It should continue, but the ESA amount will be deducted from your UC monthly calculation.

shrew82

Hi, i need to ask some advice. Me and my partner are really struggling at the moment and under normal circumstances would be entitled to Universal Credit, however i am on the deeds of my Dad;s house. I don't live at the property and never intend to move back there... its my dads house and is his until something happens to him. Even though, in my eyes, i don't own a property, i'm afraid that legally i do, and that this will affect what we are entitled to! I'm hoping that the DWP would see sense, however i don't hold out much hope on this.

Please can someone give me some advice?

calcotti

shrew82 wrote: »

Hi, i need to ask some advice. Me and my partner are really struggling at the moment and under normal circumstances would be entitled to Universal Credit, however i am on the deeds of my Dad;s house. I don't live at the property and never intend to move back there... its my dads house and is his until something happens to him. Even though, in my eyes, i don't own a property, i'm afraid that legally i do, and that this will affect what we are entitled to! I'm hoping that the DWP would see sense, however i don't hold out much hope on this.

Please can someone give me some advice?

I suggest you start your own thread and provide a bit more information about your circumstances.

sauceymonkey

My daughter is recently separated with 2 young children, one school age the other pre-school, and as a result has found a part time job and is claiming UC. She keeps having a problem that according to the HMRC figures she is getting 2 paydays in her assessment period. Her assessment period is 21st TIL the 22nd, her payday is monthly on 15th of each month, her employer is an accountants so are au fair with the system. HMRC report her pay as being 22/1 and 20/2 so far this year so this month she was told she would not receive UC ! UC told her it’s her employer and the date he submits yet he assures her it is done on the same day as payroll (small company so she has talked to him) in fact if he was as late as HMRC are showing it he would be fined for the lateness! Can anyone help or explain what’s going wrong and who is at fault

poppy12345

sauceymonkey said:

My daughter is recently separated with 2 young children, one school age the other pre-school, and as a result has found a part time job and is claiming UC. She keeps having a problem that according to the HMRC figures she is getting 2 paydays in her assessment period. Her assessment period is 21st TIL the 22nd, her payday is monthly on 15th of each month, her employer is an accountants so are au fair with the system. HMRC report her pay as being 22/1 and 20/2 so far this year so this month she was told she would not receive UC ! UC told her it’s her employer and the date he submits yet he assures her it is done on the same day as payroll (small company so she has talked to him) in fact if he was as late as HMRC are showing it he would be fined for the lateness! Can anyone help or explain what’s going wrong and who is at fault

You'll be better starting your own thread with your question instead of asking it on a very long thread like this. People read the first post and comment on that. Start your own here https://community.scope.org.uk/discussion/69320/new-frustrated-scared-angry-pip#latest

rigbyn

I have seen an article posted on the internet by the Express newspaper stating that Martin Lewis has checked whether Junior ISAs count towards a parents £6,000 savings limit that applies in relation to Universal Credit.   The article states that Martin was able to say that they didnt after having checked with the government, with one exception.  The exception is "deprivation of capital" but as any money going in will be from grandparents that shouldnt apply.  Are both of these true ie 1) did Martin check this 2) Is £ from grandparents not deprivation of capital provided it wouldnt have gone to the parent.