Work assessment capability for Universal credit

sbroad
sbroad Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
edited February 10 in Universal Credit (UC)

I am still waiting over 6 months since I filled all my details in for the assessment for work capability for universal credit.Still not heard from them,how long does it take.I am thinking about it all the time.Message universal credit they keep saying no update yet.

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,467 Championing

    It depends on backlogs in your area and because of this there's no timescales. First time assessments are usually quicker than. reviews or change of circumstances.

  • sbroad
    sbroad Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener

    It is ridiculous that you have to wait a long time especially when you suffer from mental health issues

  • Kimmy87
    Kimmy87 Online Community Member Posts: 3,152 Championing

    UC will be unable to help, they are waiting for the assessment outcome.

    You need to talk to the assessment provider, following the fornal complaint procedure if yiu wish.

    https://www.gov.uk/guidance/find-your-health-assessment-provider

  • Lauren29
    Lauren29 Online Community Member Posts: 46 Contributor

    I would advise you to contact the assessment provider to ask why there is such a long delay. There may be a backlog but this a very long wait.

  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,467 Championing

    Is it your first work capability assessment or a review or change of circumstances?

  • sbroad
    sbroad Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener

    Ist one

  • sbroad
    sbroad Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener

    I do have appointments with the universal credit work coach

  • sbroad
    sbroad Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener

    I have Been on Universal Credit 5 Years nearly

  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,467 Championing

    Then contact the health assessment providers to ask for an update. If you don't know who does them in your area you can find out by looking at the link kimmy provided.

  • sbroad
    sbroad Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener

    Ok