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UC disabled child backdate

264 replies

Oilytoe90 · 07/10/2022 16:00

A few people are waiting for the uc backdate for the disabled child element. So thought I'd make a thread about it instead of doing it on the dla thread lol x

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Oilytoe90 · 11/10/2022 11:38

Anyone have any news? X

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Shannon26 · 11/10/2022 11:52

@Oilytoe90 nothing for me hun, haven't even replied to my journal messages 🤷‍♀️ x

xxkayleighxx17 · 11/10/2022 11:58

@Oilytoe90 nothing no reply on my journal either 🤣

ofwarren · 11/10/2022 12:05

I didn't even know this got backdated!
I've left a note in my journal and will keep you updated.

Oilytoe90 · 11/10/2022 12:07

Oh this is ridiculous now. I've got everything crossed for u guys x

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Oilytoe90 · 11/10/2022 12:08

@ofwarren surprisingly not a lot of people are aware that it gets backdated which I think is disgusting coz they don't tell u x

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xxkayleighxx17 · 11/10/2022 12:22

@Oilytoe90 i think it’s terrible if i wasn’t following the other thread i would never of known!

xxkayleighxx17 · 11/10/2022 12:26

ive just had a journal message to say my case manager has been notified of the change and a letter but nothing on there just the award change? anyone else has this or when i’ll hear about the back payment?

Noneyerbuisness11234 · 11/10/2022 14:56

Iv messaged again about backdate lol as iv still had no word first messaged 22nd September

Noneyerbuisness11234 · 11/10/2022 16:19

Just got a reply saying there's no specific time or date to do it but they'll try and process it as quickly as possible lol

Oilytoe90 · 11/10/2022 20:01

They are so helpful lol. At least u got a reply tho x

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Noneyerbuisness11234 · 11/10/2022 22:54

When I left message on my journal I left it for my work coach maybe that's y they replied

xxkayleighxx17 · 12/10/2022 12:22

i’ve finally heard so hopefully you will soon

Jo197 · 12/10/2022 13:05

Iv had a letter saying they are going to reassess my

Jo197 · 12/10/2022 13:07

Iv had 2 letters saying my claim will be reassessed from may to include careers element and disability does anyone know how long it takes also my scan date was 28th of June do we need to be in receipt of dla in may to get this or uc

Jo197 · 12/10/2022 13:08

Sorry yo get cost of living payment

Oilytoe90 · 12/10/2022 13:09

It depends tbh. Mine took less than 2 weeks. Someone else took a week and others are waiting longer x

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Jo197 · 12/10/2022 13:10

Argh ok have you had the cost of
luvimg payment for disability

Sarahjlk · 12/10/2022 13:25

I left a note at weekend to be picked up Monday but not heard anything.. we all tested positive for covid on Sunday so not had it in me to ring but will when i feel a bit better. It was 26th Sept when i made the changes.

Oilytoe90 · 13/10/2022 08:27

@Jo197 I haven't had it yet. Has anyone else? X

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Oilytoe90 · 14/10/2022 14:47

Any news guys? X

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Shannon26 · 14/10/2022 15:25

@Oilytoe90 nothing for me hun x

Oilytoe90 · 14/10/2022 16:39

@Shannon26 😭😭😭

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Shannon26 · 14/10/2022 16:50

@Oilytoe90 haha I know, I'm just gonna take it as they've lost it and I'm not getting it cause its done my head in now I'm giving up with it 😂 x

Oilytoe90 · 14/10/2022 17:22

@Shannon26 aww babe don't give up. You're entitled to it x

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