ESA migration to Universal Credit help please

Annie2347

Hello,

I applied for Universal Credit on 6th May after receiving a migration letter.

I was in mainly contribution based ESA in support group with an income related top up.

My first Universal Credit payment statement shows I am in the LCWRA group but it has taken off £600 for ESA payments.

I have still been receiving ESA payments but thought these would stop.

I have read around the internet and saw that people on contribution based ESA are put onto new ESA instead of full migration to Universal Credit?

I would be grateful if someone could confirm this is correct please?

Thank you for your help. 

HillStreetBlues

Your Con ESA  is now New Style ESA and will continued to be paid. The old income related part has been migrated to UC.
The NS ESA is deducted in full from your UC entitlement.

Annie2347

Thank you for your help. 

heatison

I have been put on universal  credit  like most of us  but the amount  im getting  has not been enough   and im struggling like many others  I know it is just I dont know what to do  at the e d of the day    I just wanna get what's right this system  doesn't work  and a lot of people  are  being left with nothing  plus  its impossible  at the moment  to get help not just cos of  all the other people  going  through  this and yet again   people  at the bottom suffer I like many suffer from mental health issues and  we are the ones are left in the dark I can't go to people and ask for help  I struggle to do normal activities   going shops is a struggle and   hate doing  it  to go and sit in a room  with  a complete stranger   and  try and deal with the fear  you feel just wanna be able  to do things I took for granted again and  I wish I could say to others  in my situation  stay strong   wish I could just say good luck cos we all will  need it

Muttleythefrog

heatison said:

I have been put on universal  credit  like most of us  but the amount  im getting  has not been enough   and im struggling like many others  I know it is just I dont know what to do  at the e d of the day    I just wanna get what's right this system  doesn't work  and a lot of people  are  being left with nothing  plus  its impossible  at the moment  to get help not just cos of  all the other people  going  through  this and yet again   people  at the bottom suffer I like many suffer from mental health issues and  we are the ones are left in the dark I can't go to people and ask for help  I struggle to do normal activities   going shops is a struggle and   hate doing  it  to go and sit in a room  with  a complete stranger   and  try and deal with the fear  you feel just wanna be able  to do things I took for granted again and  I wish I could say to others  in my situation  stay strong   wish I could just say good luck cos we all will  need it

Might be worth starting your own thread... detail the benefits you're getting and we can see if anything you might be missing.... and otherwise can give money saving advice. Obviously regarding mental health issues refer medical professionals but quickly... ask GP about any social prescribing options as these may be suitable for you.

heatison

Getting  universal  credit 281is a fortnight which has to be paid back and also once a month 412 pip was   and am I. Dire straits at the moment as I  have very little money left and csn barely afford food as bills are high   tge phone im typing on for one  could afford most on esa on this can't afford   much I have anxiety depression  

Rubyroobs

heatison said:

Getting  universal  credit 281is a fortnight which has to be paid back and also once a month 412 pip was   and am I. Dire straits at the moment as I  have very little money left and csn barely afford food as bills are high   tge phone im typing on for one  could afford most on esa on this can't afford   much I have anxiety depression  

heatison said:

Getting  universal  credit 281is a fortnight which has to be paid back and also once a month 412 pip was   and am I. Dire straits at the moment as I  have very little money left and csn barely afford food as bills are high   tge phone im typing on for one  could afford most on esa on this can't afford   much I have anxiety depression  

Do you mean ESA that is paid fortnightly and deducted form UC?

heatison

No I get paid uc  fortnightly or im meant to but they are still sorting  it even though it passed 5 weeks 

heatison

And have been told have  to repay  everything  they give me  even though its them that are delaying it 

Muttleythefrog

heatison said:

No I get paid uc  fortnightly or im meant to but they are still sorting  it even though it passed 5 weeks 

Looks like you're struggling with site format but will try to help here. Food is actually one of those things you can really ram the cost down often on. Try to get use of food bank (free food supplies)....ask for a referral to such locally..  try to see if community larders operate locally (here you get two big bags of groceries for £2 a go)... also look at supermarket discounted stuff end of day (I eat a lot of Coop food but I rarely pay their full prices). If you're well located then you could potentially eat cheap... cordials are great for drinks essentially wiping out any meaningful cost during a week to a quid or two. Eating healthily and cheaply can be done reasonably I think... things like baked potatoes are nutritious with beans cheese... less than £1 a meal... minimal cooking. Look at other outgoings like any subscriptions... phone contracts to see if can get better. There will be plenty help available locally but I'm also conscious you have mental health problems that you need support for.... contact your GP if you're not getting help at moment and as minimum ask about any social prescribing options as these could really improve your outlook and social situation. Seek help potentially with budgeting... it does seem you're getting decent level of benefits once UC kicks in.... but someone would have to look in detail at what is coming in and going out. What are your big expenses... is there anything unusual like very high energy costs?

If all else fails... contact Citizens Advice (although it sounds like you're struggling to get continued help from them) or some Welfare organisation.

(Hijacking the thread I've tried to avert.... but since the Op has the clear answer to their question.. and potentially vulnerable user unable to use new thread option... just running with this).

For info copying from another thread 
I still  need  help and  citizens advice stop help  when you get your first payment  im like many in limbo waiting for payment knowing  it won't cover at all since they're   paying me half which I will have to psy back many bills coming and nothing much to  cover them turn 2 us do their support  via area which north Yorkshire  or West Midlands  I dont live in either I just wanna know what to do as moneybox running out fast and bills are mounting up plus I have mental health problems and this stress  with this matter  isn't helping  as days are running  out and so is money and food