Can they stop my money?

February60
February60 Community member Posts: 5 Listener
edited August 18 in Universal Credit (UC)

High hope everyone is feeling good today

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  • February60
    February60 Community member Posts: 5 Listener

    I've been refused wlcra and due to go for a hip replacement. I do work but unfortunately I can't manage my job so I've gone on the sick. But dwp saying I'm fit enough to look for work I can hardly walk and who is going to employ someone who going in for an operation and is going to be off for 3 months but can they stop my money

  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing

    If it's Universal Credit you're claiming then your money will not stop because you've been found fit for work.

    If it's New style ESA you're claiming then yes your money will stop.

    You can challenge the decision by first requesting the Mandatory Reconsideration. (MR) If it's UC you're claiming then you can request this on your journal. You should state which group you think you should be placed into and your reasons why.

    Have you looked at the descriptors for LCWRA? If not you can see them here.

    https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/universal-credit-uc/uc-faq/limited-capability-for-work-related-activity

    If it's New style ESA you're claiming then you will need to put the MR request in writing stating where and why you think you should have scored those points.

    If the MR decision doesn't change you can proceed to Tribunal.

  • February60
    February60 Community member Posts: 5 Listener

    Thanku poppy 123456 I have challenged it but they still declined it. I can't wait for them to call me in.

  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing

    Then you can proceed to Tribunal. What do you mean "you can't wait for them to call you in?"

    Is this for ESA or UC?

  • February60
    February60 Community member Posts: 5 Listener

    They say I'm fit enough for work I can't barely walk. I would like them to tell me how I can work when I can't get there, plus they can see how I am instead judging me over a phone call

  • February60
    February60 Community member Posts: 5 Listener

    I'm on u/c

  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing

    All you can do is request the Tribunal. You can request it online here.

    https://www.gov.uk/appeal-benefit-decision/submit-appeal

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