Category: Universal Credit
Universal Credit Sanctions: Legal Overview and Your Options
Understanding Universal Credit Sanctions A Universal Credit sanction is when your payments are stopped or reduced because the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) believes you have not met the conditions set out in your Universal Credit agreement. These conditions, known as your "claimant commitment," outline what you need to do to keep receiving your…
How to Prepare for Your Universal Credit Medical Assessment in the UK
Introduction to the Universal Credit medical assessment The Universal Credit medical assessment, sometimes called a Work Capability Assessment, is a key step if you are claiming Universal Credit because you are sick or disabled. This assessment is designed to help the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) understand how your health condition or disability affects…
