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Had wca assessment need reassurance
HHi Im new i had to join uc last July in aug i sent 1st fir note cover until Dec i have sent a 2nd in dec continuous. Sent wca form back in September 25 hadf2f assessment on 20th jan. Im wondering how long it take for decision. The hcp dr ask about work that was 20plus yrs ago. How far bus stop I said idk 10min on a good…
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U C claim closed suddenly
My universal credit claim was suddenly closed today and I need some advise. The reason was too much capital in a house I wasn’t occupying ( equity of 50 k ). I vacated the property after falling ill and staying with my elderly parents whilst recovering from major surgery. I have returned to the property after 6 months…
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Closed universal credit claim. Can I appeal?
My universal credit claim was closed suddenly today and I need some advise. The reason was too much capital in a house I wasn’t occupying ( equity of 50 k ). I vacated the property after falling ill and staying with my elderly parents whilst recovering from major surgery. I have returned to the property after 6 months…
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UC Review - I’m Confused..
Hello, Earlier on I received a text message from UC, to read a message on my journal. I have signed into my account and on the journal it says “We are reviewing your Universal Credit claim to make sure your payments are correct. As part of the review, you will need to send us information to confirm your details.” It also…
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Hi, my name is Shannonxmoran! Advocate and HB backpay
hi last November I fell homeless I was 18 at the time and it’s my first time living on my own completely. I have severe mental health which has only been affected more since being in refuge and I’m not coping well at all. As I’ve never lived independently all of the housing payments ext I find it hard understanding, when I…
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Serco WCA Wait times?
Hello, I'm wondering about the WCA wait times in general or specifically with Serco. I have tried to google but can only find information about the wait for the result /after/ the assessment. I returned my UC50 in october and it has almost been 6 months. I've been told this is an usually long time but I am not sure. I have…
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Carers element
I have been on UC/LCW and PIP Daily Living Standard for the last few years. I live with a sibling who last year had to claim UC (Normal Jobseeker version) after losing her job. They are harassing her a bit but she is ok-ish about it as she does want a job. While she is out of work we have now realised she might be able to…
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Hi, my name is Hunmanby! How long for WCA decision?
hi all! Really new to all this! Any update as to how long you get a decision after a work capability assessment?? Thanks 🙏 it’s only been two weeks but the waiting is awful…
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LCWRA reassessments
Hi, I last had a wca reassessment form arrive Jan 2024 (after being left alone for over 8 yrs) and i received a decision of LCWRA/support group mid April 2024, after being in the other group- cant remember what it was called. I have a long term condition ME/CFS for over 25 years. Its now coming up to 2 years since that…
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Arrested
Bully by police and nurses at Caerphilly police station, they arrested me wile having a fler left 13h with no medication, 3 weeks ago I'm still having flashbacks the away I have been treated, my mental health is worst now and my fisical condition, guys need help need to talk to someone.
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Lwcra and going abroad for health reasons
Good morning family, I was thinking of going abroad to sort my health out, my CKD issues, and other health problems. I want to take two months as it takes time to get things done back home. One question, do I have to tell UC about this on the journal and two would they want evidence when I come back home that I actually…
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Not reported earnings on UC
someone please help me, I’m frightened I’m going to get in big trouble. I claim carers allowance for caring for my partner, we also get UC and he gets esa. For the last 12 months I have every 3/4 weeks beefing do a trail and I get paid on average around £65, because it’s so little I honestly didn’t think I’d have to…
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WCA Assessment and changes to rules
Hello. I just had a WCA. At the moment i receive UC LCW with protection from migrating from ESA WRAG. I was awarded ESA after an assessment at the end of 2017 and had no contact except statements from the DWP regarding ESA until i moved to another council area and had to migrate to UC IN 2021. In December 2023 I received a…
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Having to sign on due to unfair dismissal/disability discrimination
I was recently dismissed from my job due to ongoing difficulties related to my autism. I experience challenges with processing verbal instructions, communication under pressure, and managing stress in busy environments. In the workplace I often need repetition or clarification to ensure I understand tasks correctly. This…
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UC - going over capital allowance
Hi. When your total money across all accounts goes over 6k and you declare it, does it trigger a full finances check? (Possibly even a full review) When I was migrated over to UC from ESA, the lady on the phone who did the UC application completion, told me this happens and I'll have to provide bank statements. She…
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Uc113
My doctor has put nil for why can't I work and can travel onuc113 what does this mean does it go on my assessment for the uc50 outcome
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carers element universal credit
Hoping for a bit of advice/help what is the process of adding carers element of universal credit? partner is waiting for decision or appointment after filling in a WCA50 form in October 2025 partner has been offered the option of becoming a carer for a person in receipt of pip we both currently claim u/c I have lcwra so…
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Lcwra - can I come off and go on carers element?
hi, I was awarded lcwra in 2018. I was awarded on mental health however I realise I was wrongly diagnosed with depression and anxiety when it’s more than likely autism (I am not diagnosed autistic but I do believe I have it) medication didn’t work it caused me to become hypomanic (because I don’t have depression and…
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Hi, I'm stilllooking! Will my salary affect my son's UC review?
thank you for discovering this group .
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UC help asd
Hi can anyone help me please. I have a 4 year old autistic non verbal little boy. He gets higher rate DLA and will get lower rate mobility in May. It has been quite a stressful few years to get his diagnosis. I am currently on maternity leave and work as a teaching assistant. They pay is awful, with nursery fees looking at…
