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Ray212
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Hi,
I get LCW part of UC, I think thats right and late last year I applied for and was awarded PIP. Shortly after getting PIP my future UC appointment dissapeared.
Now I have received a UCD35 entry in the journal saying I need to fill in a new questionnaire and if needed another work capability assessment.
I thought those assessments were paused?
But even if not I have to go through the whole thing again with the UC50 form? Which looks pretty much the same as the PIP form.
Should I just put what I wrote on the PIP form on the UC50 form? Nothing has changed, don't know why they cannot use the same information.
I get LCW part of UC, I think thats right and late last year I applied for and was awarded PIP. Shortly after getting PIP my future UC appointment dissapeared.
Now I have received a UCD35 entry in the journal saying I need to fill in a new questionnaire and if needed another work capability assessment.
I thought those assessments were paused?
But even if not I have to go through the whole thing again with the UC50 form? Which looks pretty much the same as the PIP form.
Should I just put what I wrote on the PIP form on the UC50 form? Nothing has changed, don't know why they cannot use the same information.
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The WCA reviews have started back for some people so unfortunately, you will receive the UC50 form in the post within the next week. You will need to fill it in and return it with all your supporting evidence.It's not the same as the PIP form at all. There's a guide here to the UC50 form. It says ESA50 but the forms are identical. https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/employment-and-support-allowance/help-with-your-esa-claim/fill-in-form-esa/
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Many thanks, I just read the first few bits which said like walking over 50 meters etc. Just seems odd that very shortly after I was awarded PIP my future jobcentre advisor interviews were cancelled and then this.
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You can see the descriptors here for LCWRA https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/universal-credit-uc/uc-faq/limited-capability-for-work-related-activity Please be aware that the mobilising activity also takes into consideration your ability to use a self propel wheelchair.
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Ah right, makes sense, its worded oddly, well enough to have to read it several times. I don't use a wheelchair but have trouble walking
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It doesn't matter if you don't use a wheelchair. They will still take this into consideration. Therefore the question is "could" you use a self propel wheelchair? If you can't then you will need to make sure you cover that area when filling out the form.Don't just tell then you can't use a wheelchair, tell them why you wouldn't be able to use one and what would happen if you attempted to use one.I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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Ah gotcha, its back problems for me, sitting down for a length of time causes pain in the base of my spine. Same issue when walking. Been with pain management over 2 years and I am now on the "we will teach you to live it" stage as nothing else has worked
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Does everyone write there replies to the UC50? I have so much to write it hurts my hand and my hand writing is rubbish. Wish it was online like pip!
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Ray212 said:Does everyone write there replies to the UC50? I have so much to write it hurts my hand and my hand writing is rubbish. Wish it was online like pip!Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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Ah I didn't know you could do that. Last time I ran out of space, was writing down the margin and everything. That was ESA back then but the form looks the same/similar especially the boxes I need to write a lot in. So I can do that for every question that needs a reply?
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Ray212 said:Ah I didn't know you could do that. Last time I ran out of space, was writing down the margin and everything. That was ESA back then but the form looks the same/similar especially the boxes I need to write a lot in. So I can do that for every question that needs a reply?For those claiming ESA the form is also available online. Both the ESA and UC50 forms are identical.I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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Many thanks I never knew that.
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No worries. I did it this way when i filled out my daughters UC50 form back in 2021. It was so much better than hand writing everthing as my writing isn't the best. Not only that you can save it and come back to it when you want to and everything is in one place. It's also handy for the next time you have a review.Don't forget to put your name and NI number on everything you send.I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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Yes I have the same issue with writing. So with the boxes, I guess when they fill up you then need to write on a separate piece of paper?
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Ray212 said:Yes I have the same issue with writing. So with the boxes, I guess when they fill up you then need to write on a separate piece of paper?
Yes but make sure that you write which question it relates to.
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Many thanks, will do.
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I have always done it on extra pages as I described earlier. If you download the form and complete it as poppy describes I can’t remember if the form they actually send you has a bar code on it and if so you will need to send that.Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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calcotti said:I can’t remember if the form they actually send you has a bar code on it and if so you will need to send that.I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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poppy123456 said:calcotti said:I can’t remember if the form they actually send you has a bar code on it and if so you will need to send that.Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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calcotti said:poppy123456 said:calcotti said:I can’t remember if the form they actually send you has a bar code on it and if so you will need to send that.I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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Rather than create a new thread, I have noticed on the UC50 form there is a section that says :
"About other Healthcare Professionals, carers, friends or relatives who know the most about your disability, illness or health condition"
But it only has room for 1 person, there are at least 3 people I need to reference, do I have to select just 1 person?
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