Autumn Statement

Hi BIS

Many thanks for your reply, yes my understanding was also that 2018 is the "new" start date for ESA IR managed (forced) migration to Universal Credit however I wasn't entirely sure of this. You're also quite right of course that these things are always subject to change!

Kind regards

Mr B

I just used the benefits calculator suggested within this thread and it says the below....

"We have worked out that if you claimed Universal Credit your total benefits would be £23.68/weekly more than under the existing benefits system."

Damn, have I been missing out on £23.63 a week for the last 3 years ? That would be £94 a month which would help me out massively as I don't get PIP or any other benefit. It says there shouldn't be any trigger for a new assessment by changing. Problem is, what do I lose ? Is UC better in any other way ? I am very nervous as I am already 10 months over when my next assessment was meant to be.