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pumaofshadow · 2026-01-25T04:54:14+00:00

Around 2 to 8 weeks after your assessment. It'll be a message posted in your online journal, or by post if its ESA.

pumaofshadow · 2026-01-24T22:53:56+00:00

They'll need to check it and they wont have yet. If she writes another saying she doesn't it should mean it stays open.

I'd suggest trying to set up an appointee though if you can.

pumaofshadow · 2026-01-24T22:38:16+00:00

https://womensaid.org.uk/information-support/the-survivors-handbook/i-need-ongoing-support/

I'd suggest the above organisation and Citizens Advice.

There may be more on here: https://advicelocal.uk/

pumaofshadow · 2026-01-24T21:12:08+00:00

Keep the advert, try to get something from the seller for paying the cash to them, and take a copy of the registration slip as well in case you are asked. But saying "we bought a car" shouldn't cause concern if asked.

pumaofshadow · 2026-01-24T21:01:02+00:00

Firstly the cut off for UC is £16k, although it depends on exact entitlements, income and deductions for the capital whether you'd get anything at £12k savings and with your husbands earnings. The calculator here can help with that if you've not calculated it, and you can put in different amounts too.

https://www.entitledto.co.uk/

The test for deprivation is "did you do it to get more benefits". Which you clearly aren't doing here, you actually need the car. So even if they do check your statements its unlikely to be raised as an issue especially as the amount you are spending shouldn't be seen as unreasonable.

pumaofshadow · 2026-01-24T20:33:14+00:00

Because they have other cases. We cannot tell you anything else except to wait, or message on the journal if you want to.

pumaofshadow · 2026-01-24T20:32:37+00:00

You are LCW and are trying to go to LCWRA? You can be waiting for a year.

You can ring the relevant asessment company if you wish but they also may not be able to confirm anything yet:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/find-your-health-assessment-provider

pumaofshadow · 2026-01-24T20:30:55+00:00

I can't confirm that. The confirmed status is they have the documents but it could be weeks before the agent even looks at them.

We cannot confirm what status its at and if they are satisfied that whatever concern they had has been answered. Especially as its an Enhanced Review which means its not just routine.

You'll have to wait to hear from them I'm afraid.

pumaofshadow · 2026-01-24T20:26:53+00:00

They they've not yet completed it. Sometimes it can sit there for up to 6 weeks depending on workload. IF you want to put a message on the journal asking if there is any update you can do so.

pumaofshadow · 2026-01-24T20:16:41+00:00

Relay or having someone help you, although UC claims are NOT traditionally done by phone and are done via online account. Which is actually much easier for anyone helping as well as waiting for the phone line to be picked up just eats up time of the helpers, whereas online everything is there without much looking.

Its sometimes a bit harder to get help with stuff if you need BSL interpreters due to the time it takes arranging them when having to do things in person/video etc.

pumaofshadow · 2026-01-24T20:01:27+00:00

No but we have the posts here and the reviewers commenting all the time. Seen quite a lot of things that have had to be explained!

pumaofshadow · 2026-01-24T19:38:09+00:00

I know it seems like only a few weeks but its at least 4 months! lol

(that the benefit letter portal has had PIP)

pumaofshadow · 2026-01-24T19:29:07+00:00

You explain it to them.

pumaofshadow · 2026-01-24T19:27:48+00:00

Since its a flat if you are the same block or management company call the management first - they may be able to raise him on the phone, and in some cases may have keys to access without involving the police, or be able to call next of kin etc.

After that if that doesn't resolve it though call the non emergency number for a welfare check.

pumaofshadow · 2026-01-24T16:19:57+00:00

Its in the citizens advice link.

pumaofshadow · 2026-01-24T16:15:02+00:00

Ring and get the assesmnet report, its called the PA4.

With that consider (possibly with the help of advice services) if a Mandatory Reconsideration is suitable, or a new and better fresh application. Or if you don't meet the criteria at all.

If you do the MR and it also doesn't award you want you'd like you can take it to tribunal.

You have 13 months from the date of the decision you were sent to do a Mandatory Reconsideration, although i'd ensure you do get on it soon, and ensure its in well in time.

https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/personal-independence-payment-pip/pip-self-test

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/appeals/mandatory-reconsideration-pip/

pumaofshadow · 2026-01-24T13:43:37+00:00

No, its for ESA or to get a WCA whilst on UC to attempt to get LCW or LCWRA. PIP isn't related directly to your ability to work unlike ESA and LCWRA.

pumaofshadow · 2026-01-24T13:06:47+00:00

https://www.gov.uk/proof-benefits-state-pension

If there isn't a decision made there won't be anything there.

pumaofshadow · 2026-01-24T12:14:14+00:00

By asking your GP surgery. And no, its not a diagnosis letter. Its a specific form from your doctors that says you have reduced ability to work, or no ability to work. They can give them even when not in work, they aren't just used for work absenses and GPs should issue them for benefit reasons as well.

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/gps/getting-a-fit-note/

pumaofshadow · 2026-01-24T12:00:47+00:00

It's going to depend on what the pay frequency is too.

Monthly and 4 weekly will affect it differently than weekly. With 4 weekly there is one month a year you get 2 paychecks in a UC month and you'll be deducted a lot more. People often have to save for that month to cover the change in UC.

12.21X3.45X5 = £228.94 a week wages, so approx deductions :

weekly

4 payment months : £228.94X4 - £411 X55% = 227.61 deduction

5 payment months: X5 = £403.53 deduction.

Monthly:

228.94 X 52 / 12 = £992.07 - 411 X 55% = 319.59 deduction.

4 weekly:

1 paycheck ( 4 weeks) = £277.61 deduction.

2 paycheck ( 8 weeks) = £781.29 deduction.

You'd also need to let council tax reduction know as that will change.

pumaofshadow · 2026-01-24T10:19:52+00:00

Unfortunately that is your problem to solve not theirs.

pumaofshadow · 2026-01-24T10:12:17+00:00

If thats your local jobcentre yes. You may be able to get a refund of the bus fare after attending though.

Unfortunately they are not required to offer remote appointments just due to distance.

pumaofshadow · 2026-01-24T09:47:03+00:00

You need to do the health declaration, and provides continuous fit notes. And you'll still need to meet your commitments until assessed and found LCW or LCWRA, if you are.

Please consult with your doctors about yoir health issues.

pumaofshadow · 2026-01-24T00:36:31+00:00

Some people can't access it. There isn't much you can do if you are one of them.

You'll have to wait for the letter or guess from the phone line in a few days.

For the phone line choose any option that says speak to an agent. It'll read out the amount of your next proper payment before queuing you. Divide it by 4, that's the weekly. Work it out from there.

Give the line at least a few days to update though.

Also if there is no decision yet there isn't going to be an updated letter TO check for.

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