UC &WCA

Lainybear

hi guys

I could literally cry

Long story short I had a sick note when I

Migrated to UC from LB as ppl were saying they were asking for them

I’m my sons carer but also have my own health issues

I never asked for WCA as I’ve read the outcomes from having the assessment

Which will leave me £400 worse off

I got sent forms which I never filled out or sent back

Today I’ve received a WCA assessment appointment

My last sick note ran out March 03 I think but I have not uploaded a new sick note

As I want to stay as my sons carer

Is this legal?

Are they actually allowed to do this ?

I’ve added photos without my information to show time line

TIA

Kimi87

As this is a more complex question, I would recommend talking to a trained benefits advisor.

https://advicelocal.uk/welfare-benefits

Lainybear

forgot to say the form they sent out was supposed to be returned By December 28th 2024

Albus_Scope

Hi @Lainybear I'm sorry to hear this is causing you distress. I'm afraid I don't know enough about UC to be able to answer, but I just wanted to let you know I've had to remove some of the uploaded images as they contained personal information. I hope someone is able to give you an answer soon.

justsaying2025

There's a thread which relates to your query and recent case law.

Sounds like you would be group 2 so my reading is you should be able to avoid to erosion but perhaps need to be proactive following any LCWRA award.

Advice for claimants RE: disabled carer’s TP errosion due to LCWRA addition

Kimi87

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/130086/advice-for-claimants-re-disabled-carer-s-tp-errosion-due-to-lcwra-addition

Lainybear

hi @Albus_Scope

Sorry I thought I’d hidden personal info