Major rule change next week for thousands on Universal Credit – how to avoid

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A MAJOR change to Universal Credit is coming next week and it means your benefits could be stopped – here’s how to avoid it. Some claimants will be expected to increase their search for…

- which is an agreement between you and the government outlining what you will do to get Universal Credit payments.Searching for work can include can range from applying for jobs, and creating job profiles online, to registering with an employment agency.

People in the work search group are also expected to see a work coach more often, compared to the light touch group where it's voluntary after initial contact.This means that you could beIf you've been sanctioned unfairly, the first thing you must do is check the level of sanction and for how long your money has been reduced.for a "mandatory reconsideration" if you think they've made the wrong decision.

However, it is still worth applying for one should you have missed the deadline for a good reason, such as being in hospital. If you disagree with the decision of your mandatory reconsideration you can appeal to a First-Tier tribunal. Claimants have one month to do this, although this is extended to 13 months for exceptional circumstances.The form will ask for you:Send this, along with the outcome of your mandatory reconsideration of which you should have received two copies, to:The DWP will be asked to respond to your appeal within 28 days.

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