Universal Credit national expansion – Tranche two

[mikeymack2002]

Here is a list of all phase II Universal Credit (UC) rollouts please see my attachments these are the areas that will be affected throughout 2015-16 please read the attachments to find out if and when you may be affected .... This will be from now until spring 2016

 

 

As most of you know UC means you only get paid once a month, you also get paid your HB as well. You will be responsible for paying this bills on time and making sure you remain in CREDIT with your rent as per T&C's of your tenancy agreements. (May vary between different Councils/Districts)

 

 

Failure to pay your Council Tax on time WILL/MAY see a Liability Order (LO) issued against you in Court. If this happens you will face the prospect of losing personal property and paying huge fees. Please read some of the threads here

 

 

http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/forumdisplay.php?168-Bailiffs-Help-with-Dealing-with-Bailiffs-and-Enforcement-Agents-including-HCEO

 

to see what could happen if an Enforcement Agent (EA) is asked to collect the arrears of your CTAX

 

 

There are two attachments for different dates so please read both and one regarding eligibility

 

 

There is a video from the DWP here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-videos

 

 

Council tax help is applied for separately to your local Council

 

 

MM

[mikeymack2002]

I believe it will be paid like it is now on a specific date/day

[mikeymack2002]

Have a read here https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit

 

 

This may help also see here https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit-toolkit-for-partner-organisations

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Some more useful information for the questions being asked have a read of the attachment below in regards to social/private landlords.

 

 

Also I will post up some more info for the vulnerable households shortly, suffice to say if you struggle with your finances there will help available

 

 

More later

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At the moment many JC's are actively assisting claimants that will be affected with weekly workshops, this will including budgeting and how to save money by shopping wisely.

 

 

Some of the course will show you how to cook tasty meals on a budget, I asked to go on this course just to see what is what, the information that was given was helpful and the hand-outs were of use especially the cooking side of things. If allowed I will post up the cooking on a budget form that was handed out if the site team will permit?

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Some of you have asked if this will affect couples your answer is here Published 16/05/2014

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/universal-credit-to-take-the-first-new-claims-for-couples

 

 

What will it mean for families please read here published 25/11/2014

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/welfare-revolution-rolls-out-to-families-universal-credit-to-be-in-a-third-of-jobcentres-by-spring

 

 

It is stated in the attachment below this will affect singles/couples/families, this is already being rolled out again starting in the Northwest of the country and selected postcodes in London

 

 

"Over the last four months, the roll-out of Universal Credit has continued and from 16 February, it will be available to: • single claimants in 112 jobcentres • couples without children in 96 jobcentres • families in 32 jobcentres • all claimant types in a limited postcode area in London to test the enhanced Digital Service." see page 8....

 

Enhanced Digital Service information is here

http://central-government.governmentcomputing.com/news/dwp-ponders-universal-credit-digital-test-expansion-4497542

[mikeymack2002]

Don't see why not.

 

 

 

Well see my attachment then also HB thanks for the thread feedback

[mikeymack2002]

Does this mean that if you're able to work and disabled, you would be expected to work 35 hours a week? nothing would surprise me with this government as they don't seem to have any morals or respect for anybody even themselves and that's just my opinion.

 

 

Although you maybe able to work and be disabled you may only be able to work for a few hours a day/week due to your disabilities. You may also be able to work with some support from your new employer but your medical condition could get worse/better if the former who is responsible should your condition deteriorate whilst at work, or because you were told to work? DWP/employer?

 

 

What if you had a relapse due to having to look/work

[mikeymack2002]

The main concerns for some claimants being given the total benefits could cause some major issues, like not paying the rent and using it for other things.

 

 

But, if some claimants have financial worries there will be the option for them to have the rent part paid directly as it is now.

 

 

As the title states this is only part 2 the rest will follow this year by early next year early all JC's being covered by spring 2017. So watch this space

[mikeymack2002]

Guidance:

 

Jobcentre areas where you can claim Universal Credit

 

See here for new changes that came in to effect from the 02/03/2015 see below

 

 

https://www.gov.uk/jobcentres-where-you-can-claim-universal-credit

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A further update for trances 2-4 for this see here https://www.gov.uk/government/news/welfare-transformation-comes-to-families-in-more-areas

[mikeymack2002]

Further updates correct as of 04/05/2015 see here https://www.gov.uk/jobcentres-where-you-can-claim-universal-credit

[mikeymack2002]

Thx for the update Mr.P

[mikeymack2002]

Tranches 3-4 listed already so if you wish to catch up on these please see below

 

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/453657/universal-credit-national-expansion-tranche-three-and-four.pdf

 

 

The Commencement Order for Tranches Three and Four can be accessed here: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/1537/contents/made

[mikeymack2002]

The lists below provide the detail of when the remaining Jobcentre areas and local authorities will go live with Universal Credit during Tranche Three (September – November 2015 and Tranche Four (December 2015 – April 2016).

 

As with Tranches One and Two, this roll out of Universal Credit will only be for new claims from single people, who would otherwise have been eligible for Jobseeker’s Allowance, including those with existing Housing Benefit and Working Tax Credit claims.

 

 

This list can be found here

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/453657/universal-credit-national-expansion-tranche-three-and-four.pdf

[mikeymack2002]

Further useful reading about claims/new claims can be found here http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/1537/article/3/made

[mikeymack2002]

Universal Credit monthly experimental official statistics to 29th October 2015

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/474720/universal-credit-statistics-to-29-oct-2015.pdf

Edited December 16, 2015 by citizenB
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[mikeymack2002]

A useful PDF from Westminster LA can be found here http://www.kcsc.org.uk/sites/kcsc.org.uk/files/UC%20PBS%20Sep%2015%20-%20Ian%20Smith.pdf

[mikeymack2002]

A quick call to your local JC may be the right way to go to get your answer. Don't forget that your 1st payment is up to 7 weeks after the last benefits payment is made. But there is a way for you to get an advance payment if you have a look at the links in the last post I made.

 

 

You can still have payments made directly if you fall in to a particular group. Again this is in the link provided. Not only that those that get tax credits could be hit even harder, they could end up with overpayments quite easily. Link in above post or here https://www.gov.uk/tax-credits-overpayments

[mikeymack2002]

For a list of the groups that could get help with direct payment please look at the link in post #46 page 17 hope this helps some readers...

[mikeymack2002]

If you think you may struggle then you can apply for an advance payment for this info please see the link at post #46 page 22 then you may be able to repay this back over a period of time maybe as much as 6 months. See pages 22-25

[mikeymack2002]

Time to update this thread for anyone living in Essex and starting a new UC claim/or migrating. The attachment gives you the time frame and by area. This will allow you to know in advance of the new changes and when you may be affected...

 

 

Please see the new attachments for further information.

 

 

If you have any questions please start a new thread also for further information please see the links below.

 

 

Hello, MM.

 

Thank you all for attending the introduction to full service universal credit presentation yesterday. Please find attached copies of the slides from all the items discussed.

 

The contact details for referring people for support with Universal Credit claims is second listed set of slides, as is the web address for the Council Tax Reduction consultation.

 

Family Mosaic also offered to provide support to vulnerable people, their referral telephone number is 01702 445872. Their office number is 01702 445870.

 

This is a link to the web page *NAME* mentioned on the toolkit. The telephone number above is for anyone living in Southend on sea Essex only This will be different for your area please Google this information

 

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/universal-credit-toolkit-for-partner-organisations

 

And this is the link to the web page for UC47 form to request payment direct

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-landlord-request-for-a-managed-payment-or-rent-arrears-deduction

Universal Support and CTR Presentation.pdf

UC Full Service July 2017.pdf

[mikeymack2002]

The following schedule was updated in July 2017 due to changes being made to the DWP estate network. This schedule sets out the latest planning assumptions for sites that will transition to the full Universal Credit service (including those already announced – see Annex A). The list is in alphabetical order by local authority mapped to Jobcentre sites.

 

After the rollout process has completed, DWP will then begin moving all remaining existing benefit claimants to the full Universal Credit service.

 

Last updated: 25 July 2017, see all updates

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-transition-to-full-service

 

Here is the current released list of Job-centres that are now known about for the change to UC.

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/632252/universal-credit-transition-rollout-schedule.pdf

[mikeymack2002]

When will the roll out affect Northern Ireland?

 

 

In Northern Ireland the Universal Credit roll out will begin in September 2017 and be completed by September 2018.

 

• 27 September 2017 - Limavady
  
• 15 November 2017 - Ballymoney
  
• 13 December 2017 - Magherafelt and Coleraine
  
• 17 January 2018 - Strabane and Lisnagelvin
  
• 7 February 2018 - Foyle and Armagh
  
• 21 February 2018 - Omagh and Enniskillen
  
• 7 March 2018 - Dungannon and Portadown
  
• 18 April 2018 - Banbridge and Lurgan
  
• 2 May 2018 - Kilkeel, Downpatrick and Newry
  
• 16 May 2018 - Bangor, Newtownards and Holywood Road
  
• 30 May 2018 - Knockbreda, Newtownabbey and Shankill
  
• 13 June 2018 - Corporation Street, Falls and Andersonstown
  
• 27 June 2018 - Shaftesbury Square, Lisburn and Larne
  
• 4 July 2018 - Carrickfergus, Antrim and Ballymena
  
• July to September 2018 - Cookstown, Ballynahinch and Newcastle
  

For more general information about Universal Credit please see our Universal Credit guide. more here >> https://www.entitledto.co.uk/help/Universal-Credit-Pilot