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roobarb4411
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2 months 1 week ago #303921 by roobarb4411

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Hi

My husband and I recently migrated to UC from IRESA. We're now on a UC and New Style ESA combo with some transitional protection. Since this has happened our Council Tax reduction has decreased (so our contribution has increased) and my Social Care Costs have increased by £100 per week (West Northamptonshire Council)! I don't understand how this can be if we're on the same income. My questions are:

Is this due to receiving New Style ESA and not solely UC?
If it is what are the pros and cons of staying on New Style ESA instead of solely receiving UC?
Will stopping New Style ESA mean losing Transitional Protection?

N.B. I receive LCWRA and my husband is waiting results of his UC50.

Thank you

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2 months 1 week ago #303933 by David

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Hi roobarb4411

Your drop in income is because some councils are using the move to Universal Credit as an opportunity to reduce help. For instance some are counting the LCWRA element as additional income while previously the ESA Support Group payment was disrgarded. You will need to research this topic with data made available by your local Council.
No, ending New Style ESA will not erode TP.

David

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