LCWRA

JoeBeth24x

hello I got awarded lcwra 25/09/23 with first payment February 8th 2024, awarded 14month it's coming to end around march/april, can anyone tell me what happens next what's the process, will I have to do all the forms again and have another assessment. I rang uc yesterday asked about the same as what I've asked here, and the lady said that they looked into it/my claim I'm guessing? November last year, what does this mean I've not heard anything?

Any help appreciated

JoeBeth24x

I didn't mean to put it under employment and support allowance. :(

Kimmy87

LCWRA continues to be paid until such a time as you are found fit for work.

The re assessment date on their system is just a guide, as they can re assess at any time.

Re assessments for the majority of those getting LCWRA have been suspended anyway for several years, as a result significant backlogs exist within the system.

When you are re assessed, a letter will be added to your Journal, with a UC50 form arriving in the post a few days later.

JoeBeth24x

hello thank you for commenting back. So it's not going to end in march or April? I just don't get why the lady told me on the phone that it's Been looked at in November

Kimmy87

I can't answer as to what she meant about it being looked at in November.

Your LCWRA payment will only end if you have an assessment and are moved to the LCW group, or found fit for work.

JoeBeth24x

I see so reassesments are not going ahead as of now then? Is there a backlog, just started worrying as it's getting closer the 14months being up is all.

Kimmy87

Only extremely few reviews have been taking place for LCWRA. As I advised they have largely been suspended for several years so a significant backlog now exists.

The assessment providers were re organised by DWP a few months ago, but when re-assessments resume at scale is anyone's guess.

JoeBeth24x

so let's just say I don't have to worry yet even tho the 14 months is pretty much up?

poppy123456

As kimmy advised, LCWRA is an ongoing award until a new decision says otherwise. The extra money doesn't just stop. No one can predict when you will have your next review I'm afraid.

If you have access to a journal when it's time for your review you will receive a letter on your journal telling you they are referring you. A few days later you will receive the UC50 form in the post.

Holly_Scope

Hi @JoeBeth24x I've seen your comment and moved the category to Benefits and Income for you. Hope that's ok. 🙂