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1 week 23 hours ago #304787 by Eva
Change my name was created by Eva
HI,
For personal reasons, I am considering changing my name legally through deed poll.

My question is how and if this could affect my claims for ESA and DLA?

I appreciate that I would need to let the various departments know of my change of name, but could this change trigger the automatic transfer to UC?

I know it may seem like a strange question, but I am loath to do anything that will affect my benefit entitlement, and force me on UC where I would lose various disability premiums, and ultimately end up worse financially.

Thanks in advance for any advice and assistance.

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5 days 9 minutes ago #304953 by BIS
Replied by BIS on topic Change my name
Hi Eva

I'm sorry, but your question is outside the remit of this forum. I see no reason why changing your name should trigger a change in any of your benefits, but I don't know, and I would talk to a specialist welfare advisor.

BIS

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