Advice needed

charl1234

I have received word that I am to have a wca assessment I currently have lcw and partner lcwra, we both on pip also and I receive care elements for looking after my partner, it seems mad that they send for me a assessment when i so not receive any payment and I don't have responsibility for looking for work as I'm a carer I do work part time but with amendment of duty, I recently had a mental health assessment done as i have serious mental health issues and self harm significant, i am getting good support and treatment but this assessment will stress me out and send me closets the edge advice needed and pleases don't worry I am asking for help and receiving it

poppy123456

The reason for the review is because everyone with LCW will eventually be reviewed, even yourself as a carer. Unfortunately, even if found to have LCWRA because your partner already receives that element then you won't be entitled to any extra money.

If you received a letter on your journal telling you they are referring you then in a few days time you will receive the UC50 form in the post. All I can advise is you fill the form in as you did the first time.

charl1234

Thanks I know this isn't the same as pip but can I send in medical evidence like I did pip?and is it worth me asking for a paper based assessment, I recently sent in all papeework to pip for a review also and although these benefitss arnt linked the illnesses that i have obviously afect me daily, and self harming and mental health has dieterated due to the thourght and at these assesments i can prove this as in the report it explains my ptds generalised anxsietyand tells of my recentt self harm im recieveing treatment forunder a crisis team

poppy123456

You can send any evidence you think is relevant. You can ask for a paper based assessment and if there's enough of information to write the report without an assessment they will do that.