Been on UC for over a month without attending any appointments or form filling?

williewonder

Just got put straight on it, Is this normal? I have a deputy so he sorted it for me. Does this mean I won't have to attend any future appointments and look for work.

Is it worthwhile keeping the deputy or if I get rid off it (I don't have a choice anymore as the LD psychologist who did the assessment wrote I've reached the limit of my capaisty with my money) and lack capacity when well and unwell) and if I manage too get rid with I have to look for work?

My deputy sent me this, It seems I get over £50 a month more now. Is this right?

ESA: £281.10 every 2 weeks + Universal Credit: £451.10 every month – Total monthly: £1,060.15 (+ PIP at £749.80 every 4 weeks)

8dayweek

Totally normal - any appointments required or action to attend to in relation to your DWP benefits would completed by your deputy / corporate appointee. 

If your deputy is revoked in the future, you would need an appointment to update your contact details and gain access to your UC account. Your UC claim would then continue as per your current Work Group (i.e. No Work Related Requirements as you have Limited Capability for Work and Work Related Activity - the UC version of ESA Support Group).