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Universal Credit: changed benefits due to family circumstances, losing out on 5 months of tax credit

Has anyone else had any problems with Universal Credits? I’ve recently had to change my benefits because of family circumstances, I have a son with learning difficulties and my daughter is 19 and a ...

Discussion in Universal Credit (UC) - 19 Dec 2018

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Is it possible to claim just the housing element of Universal Credit?

Does anyone know if it's possible to claim just the housing element of Universal Credit? If it is possible, would the person claiming be required to attend meetings at the Job Centre?

Discussion in Universal Credit (UC) - 30 Jan 2019

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I'm not sure what happens now with Universal Credit

Hi I’m new and hoping someone may be able to help. I am currently on universal credit 9 months, but 6 months ago I was taken ill. I had to go for a assessment dwp the doctor was very nice and ...

Discussion in Universal Credit (UC) - 15 Jan 2019

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Universal credit & P.i.P

hiya I’m new to here & new to claiming. So basically, i suffer from anxiety, panic attacks, depression & also had a back injury that still effects me 2years down the line. So anyways in July I signed ...

Discussion in Benefits and financial support - 5 Nov 2018

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Will Universal Credit affect ESA?

Hello Everyone...Thanks for letting me join. I am 63, and I just wanted to ask? I am on ESA, I haven’t heard from them, but what will happen about Universal Credit. Does it affect ESA?

Discussion in Universal Credit (UC) - 16 Oct 2018

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moving from universal credit to employment support allowance

Hello, I'm on universal credit at the moment,and in the not fit for work or work related activity group.I am expecting a small inheritance in a few months time which will take me over the £16,000 ...

Discussion in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) - 24 Nov 2018

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Universal credit Back dated?

I applied for universal credit on the 28th of april and my doctor gave me a sick note to cover from the 28th of march, i’m due paid on the 4th of june. will they automatically pay me from the 28th of ...

Discussion in Universal Credit (UC) - 29 May 2021

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Hi, my name is debby24! I am confused about the housing costs element of Universal Credit

Just had to move from income support to universal credit confused about how housing cost work tia

Discussion in Universal Credit (UC) - 19 Apr 2021

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Moving out of mum's house as Universal Credit/PIP claimant.

Hello everyone. I've seen a couple of posts on this topic but am looking to get a more detailed picture of the process. My situation is that I am currently living with my mum and it is severely ...

Discussion in Housing and independent living - 26 Feb 2024

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Universal credit migration help

We are currently claiming tax credits and have recently received a managed migration to universal credit notice. Our son has been awarded DLA higher rate care and I am currently claiming Carers ...

Discussion in Universal Credit (UC) - 13 Dec 2023

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