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Moving from ESA to UC?
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2 years 11 months ago #258955 by MsJane
Moving from ESA to UC? was created by MsJane
I've read the member only guides but I'm still unclear on what I do about transferring to UC. We move house this week to a new area so I understand that instead of HB, I would have to claim UC which also means I will no longer be able to have my IR-ESA (support group). Does this mean I ring ESA and tell them of an address change and they switch me over to UC? Or I have to do a UC application from scratch? Will I have to do another assessment to get UC? Or does ESA communicate with them and automatically transfer me over to ESA?
I'm very frightened about the whole process as we will lose money due to losing the SDP anyway plus the not knowing what will happen makes my medical conditions worsen. Any info would be appreciated thank you!
I'm very frightened about the whole process as we will lose money due to losing the SDP anyway plus the not knowing what will happen makes my medical conditions worsen. Any info would be appreciated thank you!
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2 years 11 months ago #259189 by Gary
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Hi MsJane
To apply for UC you have to do it online: www.gov.uk/universal-credit.
You need to seek advice from your local welfare rights organisation who will be able to take all your circumstances into account. You can find your local Welfare Rights Organisation to help you with advice by clicking on the link below and putting in your post code, it will then come up with a MAP with a list of agencies. advicelocal.uk
You will have to apply for UC which is done on line, you will also need to give your workcoach a 'fit note'
Some claimants who claim UC and are placed into the LCWRA group are better off than on legacy benefits but it all depends on your circumstances, which is why you need to seek advice from your local welfare rights organisation.
Gary
To apply for UC you have to do it online: www.gov.uk/universal-credit.
You need to seek advice from your local welfare rights organisation who will be able to take all your circumstances into account. You can find your local Welfare Rights Organisation to help you with advice by clicking on the link below and putting in your post code, it will then come up with a MAP with a list of agencies. advicelocal.uk
You will have to apply for UC which is done on line, you will also need to give your workcoach a 'fit note'
Some claimants who claim UC and are placed into the LCWRA group are better off than on legacy benefits but it all depends on your circumstances, which is why you need to seek advice from your local welfare rights organisation.
Gary
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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