If we become concerned about you or anyone else while using one of our services, we will act in line with our safeguarding policy and procedures. This may involve sharing this information with relevant authorities to ensure we comply with our policies and legal obligations.
Find out how to let us know if you're concerned about another member's safety.
Find out how to let us know if you're concerned about another member's safety.
Hi, my name is Nick5446! Awarded LCWRA, handed in sick notes since July.
Options
Nick5446
Community member Posts: 2 Listener
Hi there.
Wondered if I could pick your brains. Just been awarded LCWRA. I live in London so the standard allowance didn't even touch the sides. My first fit note was handed in early July. 6 full assessment periods ago. I make it that they owe me 3 months, as you don't get the first 3 months. How long after I receive my awards letter will I see the backpay roughly. I'm going to be much better off going forwards. But that doesn't help me now, and I'm struggling. Thanks for reading, and I appreciate the help.
Wondered if I could pick your brains. Just been awarded LCWRA. I live in London so the standard allowance didn't even touch the sides. My first fit note was handed in early July. 6 full assessment periods ago. I make it that they owe me 3 months, as you don't get the first 3 months. How long after I receive my awards letter will I see the backpay roughly. I'm going to be much better off going forwards. But that doesn't help me now, and I'm struggling. Thanks for reading, and I appreciate the help.
Comments
-
Heya @Nick5446 and welcome to the community!
I'm sorry to hear you're struggling and I understand the confusion with LCWRA payouts completely. Were all of your fit notes handed in with no gaps? It's usually 3 payment cycles, then it starts on the 4th I believe? I'm still learning this myself, but some of our regulars know it like the back of their hands, so I'm sure someone can clarify shortly.
As for backpay, they will need to calculate that before they can send any information your way.Albus (he/him)
Online Community Coordinator @ Scope
Concerned about another member's safety or wellbeing? Flag your concerns with us.
Want to give us feedback? Complete our feedback form now.
Opinions expressed are solely my own.
Neurodivergent. -
Hi, thanks for the prompt reply. Yeah, been signed unfit for work continuously since July. So I should be owed 3 months not including my next payment. I was also told I could get a change of circumstances advance, as my UC is about to increase significantly. But my next payments not till the 19th. I'll be a wealthy man then. Don't help me now though. Cheers
-
I'll be keeping my fingers crossed that their calculator fingers move like the wind @Nick5446! That'll be separate from the normal LCWRA payment, so hopefully it'll be soon.Albus (he/him)
Online Community Coordinator @ Scope
Concerned about another member's safety or wellbeing? Flag your concerns with us.
Want to give us feedback? Complete our feedback form now.
Opinions expressed are solely my own.
Neurodivergent. -
What date exactly did you provide your first fit note?
What date do you usually receive your money each month?
The waiting period is 3 full assessment periods. It’s then paid from the 4th month, with first payment being the end of that 4th month. How much is owed exactly will depend on the answer to the above questions, as it may not be as much as you think it is.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. -
Albus_Scope said:Heya @Nick5446 and welcome to the community!
I'm sorry to hear you're struggling and I understand the confusion with LCWRA payouts completely. Were all of your fit notes handed in with no gaps? It's usually 3 payment cycles, then it starts on the 4th I believe? I'm still learning this myself, but some of our regulars know it like the back of their hands, so I'm sure someone can clarify shortly.
As for backpay, they will need to calculate that before they can send any information your way. -
gokqwerrty said:Albus_Scope said:Heya @Nick5446 and welcome to the community!
I'm sorry to hear you're struggling and I understand the confusion with LCWRA payouts completely. Were all of your fit notes handed in with no gaps? It's usually 3 payment cycles, then it starts on the 4th I believe? I'm still learning this myself, but some of our regulars know it like the back of their hands, so I'm sure someone can clarify shortly.
As for backpay, they will need to calculate that before they can send any information your way.
2 or 3 days is a gap. A fit note ending on one day and another starting on the following day, isn't a gap.
If there are any gaps at all then it will be down to a decision maker to make the final decision. Unfortunately, we are not decision makers so can't specifically tell you whether this will be accepted or not.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.
Brightness
Categories
- All Categories
- 13.1K Start here and say hello!
- 6.7K Coffee lounge
- 70 Games lounge
- 386 Cost of living
- 4.3K Disability rights and campaigning
- 1.9K Research and opportunities
- 199 Community updates
- 9.3K Talk about your situation
- 2.1K Children, parents, and families
- 1.6K Work and employment
- 770 Education
- 1.7K Housing and independent living
- 1.4K Aids, adaptations, and equipment
- 589 Dating, sex, and relationships
- 363 Exercise and accessible facilities
- 739 Transport and travel
- 31.8K Talk about money
- 4.4K Benefits and financial support
- 5.2K Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- 17.2K PIP, DLA, and AA
- 5K Universal Credit (UC)
- 6.2K Talk about your impairment
- 1.8K Cerebral palsy
- 871 Chronic pain and pain management
- 180 Physical and neurological impairments
- 1.1K Autism and neurodiversity
- 1.2K Mental health and wellbeing
- 317 Sensory impairments
- 819 Rare, invisible, and undiagnosed conditions
Complete our feedback form and tell us how we can make the community better.
Do you need advice on your energy costs?
Scope’s Disability Energy Support service is open to any disabled household in England or Wales in which one or more disabled people live. You can get free advice from an expert adviser on managing energy debt, switching tariffs, contacting your supplier and more. Find out more information by visiting our
Disability Energy Support webpage.