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LCWRA timeframe help.

MarkH75
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Good morning to you all. I was told by my WC to apply for LCWRA due to my PTSD limiting me from going outdoors. I sent my 1st fit note in to UC 16th June to the 16th July.
2nd was for 14th July to the 13th October (went to see my GP for this fit note and she extended the fit note for 3 months)
I then received the LCWRA form in the post on 2nd of August and completed it and sent it back on the 3rd of August.
I've not heard anything back from them regarding any request of further information or date for assessment ect.
Can anyone shed any light on when I can expect to hear back from them and what should be my next steps.
Thanks 🙏
2nd was for 14th July to the 13th October (went to see my GP for this fit note and she extended the fit note for 3 months)
I then received the LCWRA form in the post on 2nd of August and completed it and sent it back on the 3rd of August.
I've not heard anything back from them regarding any request of further information or date for assessment ect.
Can anyone shed any light on when I can expect to hear back from them and what should be my next steps.
Thanks 🙏
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Can take many weeks to hear back, for me it was around 7 weeks from the date I sent the form back until I get notification of an assessment but it does vary
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Ray212 said:Can take many weeks to hear back, for me it was around 7 weeks from the date I sent the form back until I get notification of an assessment but it does vary
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Hey @MarkH75, there is unfortunately quite a backlog in many locations. So it can take some time, if there's any questions or something you're unsure about just let us knowThey/Them, however they are no wrong pronouns with me so whatever you feel most comfortable with
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Jimm_Scope said:Hey @MarkH75, there is unfortunately quite a backlog in many locations. So it can take some time, if there's any questions or something you're unsure about just let us know
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I'm afraid I don't have access to that kind of information, I took a look at the DWPs statistics for WCAs but their statistics are more regarding outcomes than timescales. It also does depend by region as well, you would be better trying to contact Universal Credit yourself. Though I am unsure if that is information they would be willing to give out.
I know this really leaves you in an unknown position, and I'm sorry about that. It would be easier on everyone if we knew what the backlog was, but of course the government doesn't like making it clear when things aren't working as they should.They/Them, however they are no wrong pronouns with me so whatever you feel most comfortable with
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Jimm_Scope said:I'm afraid I don't have access to that kind of information, I took a look at the DWPs statistics for WCAs but their statistics are more regarding outcomes than timescales. It also does depend by region as well, you would be better trying to contact Universal Credit yourself. Though I am unsure if that is information they would be willing to give out.
I know this really leave you in an unknown position, and I'm sorry about that. It would be easier on everyone if we knew what the backlog was, but of course the government doesn't like making it clear when things aren't working as they should. -
I think when you first claim UC it is meant to be a three-month time frame to determine what group you go in, I might be wrong, but I am sure I kept getting told it was a three-month time frame (90 days). However, mine took forever. I applied for UC in November 2021 and didn't get an assessment until August 2022. There was a complaint put in regarding the long wait, as I still had to talk to UC with a work coach for months, which didn't aid my recovery. I too suffer from Complex PTSD and can't go out, if I do I get terrible panic attacks, so I know how you must feel and I am sure the waiting game cant be good for your anxiety.
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