UC WCA - Help!

Toni0831

Hi,

I need some help and advice. I am on Universal Credit and have not worked for a long time. I have been looking for work but I have health problems which affect me daily, this includes mental health.

I have told Universal Credit and have been told to provide fit notes. UC are aware of my mental health problems. I have other health issues too. I was born with a  disfigurement which is noticable on the upper part of my face. I always cover because of how it looks. I have had bad past experiences growing which has stayed with me

Thanks for any help

poppy123456

You will need to go through the work capability assessment. To start the process you need to report a change of circumstances and then report you health condition. 

You then need to provide a fit note within 7 days of that. You need to continue to send them without any gaps until a decision is made on the work capability assessment. 

Lots more information in the link here. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-if-you-have-a-disability-or-health-condition-quick-guide/universal-credit-if-you-have-a-disability-or-health-condition

Jimm_Scope

Hi @Toni0831, welcome to the scope community I hope you're alright today. I know trying to deal with this all while also struggling with your mental health is a lot. Hopefully we can help make the path clearer for you 

Scope does have an advice section on Universal Credit and WCA. You can read it here Work Capability Assessment | Disability charity Scope UK. There are other sections on support you can get, help filling out the forms and what to expect and how to prepare for the assessment.

If you've any questions or there's anything you're unsure on just let us know. We'll try to answer best we can

Toni0831

Jimm_Scope said:

Hi @Toni0831, welcome to the scope community I hope you're alright today. I know trying to deal with this all while also struggling with your mental health is a lot. Hopefully we can help make the path clearer for you 

Scope does have an advice section on Universal Credit and WCA. You can read it here Work Capability Assessment | Disability charity Scope UK. There are other sections on support you can get, help filling out the forms and what to expect and how to prepare for the assessment.

If you've any questions or there's anything you're unsure on just let us know. We'll try to answer best we can

Jimm_Scope said:

Hi @Toni0831, welcome to the scope community I hope you're alright today. I know trying to deal with this all while also struggling with your mental health is a lot. Hopefully we can help make the path clearer for you 

Scope does have an advice section on Universal Credit and WCA. You can read it here Work Capability Assessment | Disability charity Scope UK. There are other sections on support you can get, help filling out the forms and what to expect and how to prepare for the assessment.

If you've any questions or there's anything you're unsure on just let us know. We'll try to answer best we can

thank you