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Lwcra payments
Hi I handed my 1st sick note in 2nd October for 6 months so no gaps I got told I was awarded lwcra on the 5th February my assessment dates are 2nd to the 1st of each month do we know if I'm due a backdate or when payments will start I put a note on my uc but haven't had an answer and it was put on on the 5th Feb thanks in…
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Universal credit owes me money - I'm confused.
Hi, I received an online letter from universal credit two days ago in my journal stating I'm owed money. Over £400.00. Before deductions are made I'm entitled to £1,267.00 but when deductions are finished I'm left with £0.00 each month. In the letter it detailed the errors were made in May and June 2023. I'm owed £400.00…
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Reporting Childcare Costs
hello. My name is Rafal. I'm single parent. My assessment period is from 15th to 14th every month. This month I reported my childcare costs on the last day of my period but UC did not cover my child's care costs this month. I called there in the morning. And that's what I got in my journal this afternoon: " We talked…
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LCWRA
Hi, both me and my husband get LCWRA. He is 66 in April so i understand that his will end. I am 59 so will we still get the £139.01 a month?
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LCWRA Assessment
Hi all, Hoping someone can help me here. I had my LWCRA assesment today, I submitted my first unfit for work note back 21st November 2023, and have been submitting them with no gaps. Today marks 3 months since my first note was provided, I had my assessment this morning. So I have a couple of questions. How long does it…
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UC, LCWRA, getting back to work help
Hi all I've been on UC LCWRA for a while now. I also receive standard PIP rates all for my mental health issues. I'm in an unfortunate situation being at home still (I'm almost 30 and have trouble with mental/emotional abuse from my mother and sister when she's here). I've been taking a part-time course as part of the…
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13 week rip off period for LCWRA
All I'm being told by UC or anywhere online is "it just is!" In regards to the 13week period your denied payments for LCWRA. It's something I wish to challenge all the way and so have spent all morning calling and putting notes in my journal and they just respond like robots "you don't get it for 3months", yes I know that!…
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LCWRA and a joint UC claim
Hi, if my partner moves in with me I will have to change my UC over to a joint claim which would resulting in closing down my current claim. Will I need to re apply for LCWRA again ? I am currently in receipt of this. Thank you
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New calculation
Hi, I'm hoping someone can help me as I don't know who else to ask. I am my son's carer, he has ASC and ADHD and is currently non verbal aged 9. He receives the high rate care DLA. I also have the same diagnoses myself. Last year my husband and I separated (son's Dad) and he moved to a rented property - the stress of…
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Enhanced review?
I had a bit of appointment by the relay app, and for what I had time to get the info is that they were asking me about who I came in to UK for first time and with who? And by which way of transport? And then, the last question was when was the last time I took the flight out from UK and I just said maybe on august it was…
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Universal Credit impossible to claim
So I’m a single mum working a full time job during the day and I go out to clean in the evenings self employed. I pay an accountant yearly to do my self assessment as they’re qualified ones who know what expenses can be claimed for eg. Allowable expenses such as percentages of bills, travel, car. It’s impossible for me to…
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Lcwra and updating details at job centre?
Hi all, my friend told me about scope so thought I'd try it out. I was awarded LCWRA about 4 months ago. I recently changed my mobile number due to nuisance calls. I've called UC helpline today and have been told a letter with an appointment to visit my local job centre will be sent out in order for me to update my mobile…
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UC WCA Assessment
Hi all, would appreciate some advice please. I was awarded pip a few weeks ago due to my health conditions, and have now recieved a text message stating the following Remember your Work Capability Assessment is taking place by phone on 22/02/2024. Please be available between 13:00 PM and 16:00 PM for this call. Failure to…
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Hi, my name is sue6444! Is it normal to wait this long after partner's UC50 form was received?
My partner filled in the UC50 form at the end of October last year. It was confirmed as received but to date has not received any further communication or a date for an assessment. Is this a normal timescale or should he chase it up? If so who should he speak to? Would appreciate any help or advice. Thank you
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Hi, my name is shellg! I was asked by my work coach to provide a fit note
Hi I was asked by my work coach to providea fit note on 17 November sent off forms 9th December and message in UC Journal on 13 February says I was awarded LCWRA Can anyone tell me when to expect 1st payment please TIA Shell
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Sick note
Hi all bye mistake I clicked sick note on my uc but iv cancelled this I done it in error I did leave them message will this effort Mt current work capability money I hope not :( iv had stressful ainexty day
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Won tribunal, lcwra backpay
Hello, i reported a change in health on the 18 nov 2022 & provided a sick note without gaps from 24 nov 22 until a desicion was made in june 2023 after my wca the first desicion made was that i was fit for work, after a mandatory reconsideration i was awarded lcw. i made an appeal & won my appeal at the tribunal & was…
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Lcwra reviews
Hi does anyone know how long backlog is for lcwra reviews please
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UC housing and how it works
Hello all I’m looking for some advice if possible I am on LCWRA, UC at the moment but I am in the process of moving out of my parents and into private rent flat. I believe I am able to get housing element to help me, the shared rate allowance which is absolutely fine and I am prepared to pay the top up, but I’m just very…
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Can I claim Carers Element for Husband who gets LCWRA
My husband suffers from severe Mental Health issues,OCD & other medical issues.He has been awarded LCWRA & I'm his carer so would I be able to claim the Carers Element? I work 16 hours so I earn too much for Carers allowance! Thanks
