WCA Telephone appointment next week, what should I expect?

PeachyAna90

Hello,

So I called last week to see how my UC50 is progressing (I hadn't heard anything for ages and I was terrified it got lost) they received it on 12/10/24 (10 days after I posted it) and they made a WCA telephone appointment for me for next week (26/11/24). I don't really know what to expect, would it be like a PIP assessment where they ask me how my conditions effect me on a daily basis etc? I'm really nervous, anxious and scared about it and it's getting worse the closer it gets.

If anyone can give me some answers I'd appreciate it.

Albus_Scope

It's good to hear there's progress with your application @PeachyAna90 I'd try not to worry about the WCA, it's fairly similar to a PIP assessment, but it's focused on just work, so it tends to be a lot less stressful. Mine was over in about 40 minutes. Will you let us know how you get on please?

PeachyAna90

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/943657#Comment_943657

Yes I'll let you know, thank you for your answer 😊

PeachyAna90

Update:

The appointment went well, even though they accidentally hung up on me half way through but they did call back. I was nervous AF and hardly slept.

Fingers crossed for the LCWRA outcome!

Albus_Scope

Phew! @I'm so glad to hear it went well for you @PeachyAna90 At least you can have a nap now. 😊 Still keeping my fingers crossed for that LCWRA!

PeachyAna90

Update:

Got LCWRA!

poppy123456

That’s great news. Does your UC include any Transitional Protection? If it does and it’s more than £416.19/month you will not be better off.