Hi, Bit of background. I've had depression for 5 months, quite severe, was with local mental health crisis team for a few months, had private counselling, bereavement counselling, IAPTS cbt, and now ...
Discussion in Universal Credit (UC) - 24 Feb 2024
I was receiving esa income related with s disability premium and pip. The esa stopped due to change of address. I was advised to claim uc but was asking for esa to be reopened. After waiting for few ...
Discussion in Universal Credit (UC) - 27 Jun 2023
I am hoping someone can advise . About a two years ago my health worsened due to my various illnesses. I was a self employed beautician but due to various surgeries and continued tests from my ...
Discussion in Universal Credit (UC) - 6 Nov 2019
I’m working full time atm so pay full rent but I need to go part time now but worried I won’t afford my rent. I’m a council tenant, can I work so many hours and get my rent paid? My rent is £360 per ...
Discussion in Universal Credit (UC) - 24 Oct 2022
Hey everyone, I just wanted to share a positive piece about applying for Universal Credit. After some lengthy and heart-to-heart discussions with @poppy123456, she advised me to apply for Universal ...
Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 20 Mar 2020
I received a note on my UC journal this afternoon saying that in 10 days I’m to have a Compliance Telephone interview to check that I’m applying and receiving correctly the benefits I currently have. ...
Discussion in Universal Credit (UC) - 15 Feb 2023
I was on income related esa and after a very bad experience, I was wrongly incarcerated in custody for 2 weeks in remand. After being released, I realised my esa was closed and I needed to apply for ...
Discussion in Benefits and financial support - 18 Nov 2023
i need to apply self employ universal credit
Discussion in Universal Credit (UC) - 27 Mar 2020
I was receiving £1000 a month ESA and Child Tax Credit. I applied for Housing Benefit but had to apply for Universal Credit. After getting housing element added I was only receiving £1089 a month. I ...
Discussion in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) - 27 May 2018
Hi, I am currently in discussion with a potential live-in landlord for a shared housing arrangement, they have asked me how long I would want the tenancy for. I haven't done this before (nor have ...
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 12 Jul 2023
