UC Booklet

25764

hi im karen ive got multiple sclerosis and been on uc 3 years now  received a letter off them asking me to fill in a booklet which was sent off to assessment centre not heard anything yet but anyone know whats it for  tia

poppy123456

It would have been the UC50 form for the work capability assessment. If found to have LCWRA you will be entitled to extra money from the 4th month after you reported your health condition. Providing you sent a fit note within 7 days of that and continued to send fit notes without any gaps until a decision was made on your claim.

See link for information about the work capability assessment. https://www.gov.uk/health-conditions-disability-universal-credit

This link says ESA but the process is exactly the same for UC. https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/employment-and-support-allowance/help-with-your-esa-claim/esa-medical-assessment/

You will likely need an assessment because most people have them. They are mostly done by telephone but some are face to face or video call. 

Hannah_Alumni

Hello @25764

Welcome to the community! How are you keeping today? 

Like others have commented above, it was probably a UC50 form. How did you find filling it in?

25764

hard work ha as struggle to write did you have to go to assessment

25764

its 3 years since started UC dont send fit notes  think they forgot about about me

Hannah_Alumni

@25764 I had to fill out forms during covid and was awarded LCWRA. I remember it being a struggle. If you need support, you can always call Scope's Helpline or Citizen's Advice have some great information pages that would be useful to read