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LCWRA backdated ?
Hi, Can anyone help please, in Sept 2024 i filled out the form & was asked to get a sick note which i did, when i asked where i should send it i was told it was not needed so weeks ago had my assessment & last week was given LCWRA, will this be back dated as i can already see LCWRA has been added on to new amount on claim
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Running Art Commissions and Etsy with LCWRA
So for a while, I believed I couldn't do any kind of work at all on this, but I've been reading around and seen work is allowed so long as it isn't contradicting to what was told to them originally. I am mostly non verbal outside of my family and friend groups, and likely to have panic attacks in stressful situations (any…
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Hi, my name is George444! LCWRA and sick notes
I first submitted sick notes on the 10th November 2025. I have continued to submit sick notes. I was awarded LCWRA on 6th February 2026. Could you tell me when I'll receive any extra financial help?
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UC and ESA
im in the support group for ESA and also LCWRA for UC, i’ve rang and closed my ESA claim so i can have 1 payment rather than 3 smaller payments spread out over the month. Do i need to contact UC about the closure of ESA or will i just recieve the money on my UC payment day. Im asking as its a saturday morning and just had…
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UC - I am my son’s appointee - guidance needed
sorry for the long post : Good morning. I am my son’s appointee and the UC was going into my account that like a fool I also used for my own wages etc. however I was paying his bills and transferring the rest of the money in his account. I have uploaded the statements for the said account and also have his bank statements…
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Hi, my name is 123456sg! Do I need to keep sending fit notes?
Hello. I'm new here. Need a bit of advice please 🙏
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Scam ?
Hi everyone , been a while ..... I just received this and am very worried ..... Surely DWP don't text you through what's app , especially a business account that's only been opened for a month ?
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Universal Credit Dilemma. (self emplyed)
Hi. I'm 56 and am Self Employed. (been so for 15 years). Due to very bad timing, my business is stalling & my health has taken an expected turn. I am on UC but I have got nothing for about 4 months as the 12 month period was over (so they assume your earning MW). The dilemma is, it's all happened at once. I was diagnosed…
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Change of circumstances
I recently updated on my UC journal my savings l answered all the questions correctly but was unsure on the last question which was have you received any back payments to which l answered no, however after closing the uc account l think l may have answered this question wrong as beginning of February l received a letter…
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WCA
Hi everyone, I'm wanting others outlooks who have had experience with this before. I had my WCA phone assessment two days ago and I'm really anxious about the outcome, especially as my PIP is currently going through appeal so I'm already quite stressed about the whole system. The call was only around 20 minutes which has…
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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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About the Universal Credit claim Review
Hai , Today I receive a message in journal that I have a universal credit claim review by telephone appointment on next month April 17th I many times I played gambling in and out and I also win under £6K , I also open new account but in that I apply overdraft of £3500 this I no declare to Universal credit and I transfer…
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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…