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Report a change
hello everyone, I’ve recently been diagnosed with autism and I am currently receiving UC and LCWRA. I’m in the process of applying for pip as advised by my mental health nurse but don’t I have to report a health change in my UC journal about my autism diagnosis? Also, would this health change trigger anything like a WCA?…
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Message on Journal on UC asking if I’d like to discuss help & support!
Hello All, I’ve just received a journal message today from U.C (only migrated over in April) to ask if I’d like a chat about training, plans & how I felt about things or similar nonsense. Said it wouldn’t affect my money or lead to a WCA. I am 64, in very poor health with multiple chronic illnesses, an ongoing disability,…
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Odd payment to bank account
Hi there I'm my son's appointee and he migrated from ESA to UC in September with a lot of help from people on here and he is due another payment including LCWRA on Monday which looks correct. But today a payment just shows his Nat Ins number and £115.19p paid into his bank account I'm worried what it is and don't know what…
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universal credit review and i have gambling on bank statements
Hi I have received notification from universal credit that I have to send then 4 months bank statements for a review. I have £5000 savings so I am under the lower capital limit however for the past 4 years I have been gambling. I have for example on a few occasions lost £500 and won it back and paid it into my bank account…
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My ATW Account Where I Get Reimbursed Has Now Changed To GOV.UK ONE
Good morning fellow scope members. So, I have been claiming my work allowance support back from ATW (Access To Work) via their own website for the past few years and have never had any problems, however I noticed today when I logged on to upload my receipts that they have now completely closed it and have changed it so…
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If I apply for LCWRA today will I be eligible for the current rate?
My doctor has issued a 3 month sick note. I have no idea how to apply for LCWRA. I am currently receiving transitional protection so I've been wary to make any changes because it will be a small loss if I change over and I can't guarantee that I will even be awarded LCWRA. I was also waiting to hear about my PIP renewal…
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LCWRA and caring
Hi, I'm caring for my mother who has dementia. Im currently on UC with carers element and have applied for carers allowance (I'm aware it's deducted from UC when approved). Someone told me that I might be eligible for LCWRA because the scale of caring for my mum means I have no capacity for work, and it has deterious…
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UC Appointee Biographical ID
Hi, not sure if anyone has had a similar experience but I am appointee for our daughter who has migrated over from ESA to UC. This took place in July and she has had 4 payments. She is on LCWRA and everything seemed ok till I informed them that we are going on holiday yesterday. Today I now have a message to say an…
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Contribution based ESA wanting to claim UC
Hi, I currently claim Contribution based ESA and I am in the support group. That is the only benefit I am claiming. I do not receive income based ESA. I was going to apply for Universal Credit and was told that because I am in the support group that I would automaticaly be awarded LCWRA. Is this true ? Does that mean I…
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Universal credit stoped paying court fine
Please can someone help me with a question. I received a message on my online u.c account saying thay have stopped paying my fine to the courts and to ring the courts to find out if I still ow money. What does this mean ? Does that mean the fine has been fully paid or does that mean I'm in line for a sanction or ever…
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UC Appintee taking claimant abroad
Hi we are taking our daughter on holiday to New York for a week next week. She is on UC in LCWRA and PIP. I am aware of the rules around PIP but do I as the appointee need to let UC know she will be abroad and if so do I just leave a note in her journal for the dates we are away.
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LCWRA - Want a reassessment
So I getting no where ,with my work coach or senco, I send a ESA 50 of last year ,and still haven't had a assessment, my health deteriorated and diagnosed these with a number of conditions , which I add on my journal so I should be in support group, how do I ask the DWP to review my case , as if I don't get assessed till…
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LWCRA
Hi iv had LWCRA since December 2020 does anybody know when re assessments are at all
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An extremely long wait for my WCA appointment
Hi, Does anyone know the average waiting time for a WCA? I submitted my WCA form on 4th February, 2024, and 14 months later, I am still waiting!! I constantly keep getting fobbed off with "you're in the queue." Surely it's not right to have to wait this long? I don't know how they don't feel embarrassed. As you can…
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UC reviews
This discussion was created from comments split from: Universal Credit Review - data protection breach!.
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LWCRA
I got awarded LWCRA yesterday and I just wanted to know when I will be paid and if I will be backdated. I am paid on the 14th every month and my assessment period is normally 7th-8th I think. I provided first fit note 17th July.
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LCWRA Backdating – Assessment Delay Issue
Hi, I’m looking for some advice about LCWRA backdating. I returned my UC50 form on 2 February 2024 and sent everything back on time. My assessment didn’t take place until 30 October 2025, which was a delay of nearly 20 months caused by the assessment provider, not by me. Universal Credit have now awarded me LCWRA, but they…
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Limited capability for work and work related activity - How long for appeal
Hi I just wondered if anyone knew how long it takes for a universal Credit appeal to be decided ? Thanks so much
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WCA and state pension
hi everyone Any advice please. I have been on UC and have now been sent an appointment for a WCA on 12 december I am a single claimant and a widow I rang them and asked if it was worth attending as i reach state pension age and retire on 22 december, and the decision most probably wont ever be made. They insisted i attend…
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Help
hello, I wonder if anyone has advice or thoughts on a problem I will have. I am age 64 and receiving universal Credit, which includes housing, and pip. I will soon receive a settlement from my divorce (sale of house) and if it’s over 15,000 I’ll have to come off of UC and use the money to live on instead, which is fine.…
