LCW over 2 years.

Legwax

Hi,

I don't know anybody who is on LCW so asking here. I was/am on LCW for over 2 years, reassessed and told LCW again end of last year. Assessment report requested, it was missing info and I was about to complain when DWP called to have a telephone assessment which was done by a more skilled person and they told me I then have LCW. I asked for further information why as I wanted to know but sent the same f2face report. I want to know why they have judged me as LCW. I know I am due to mental health as GP supported this but I have a right to know what DWP have written about me so how do I get this please? Is it a Freedom of Information request?

I got a pt job as I couldn't live on just UC, miserable time and it impacted on me. I think this may have gone against me getting PIP. I have got a different pt job now and have been awarded PIP but I do think it went against me.

Kimi87

Have you looked at the descriptors for LCWRA to see where you would fit?

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

You can request data online, be specific about a date range and what it is you need.

https://secure.dwp.gov.uk/personal-information-request/name

You can challenge the decision, first stage is them looking again (Mandatory Reconsideration), then independent appeal tribunal

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/benefits-introduction/problems-with-benefits-and-tax-credits/challenging-benefit-decisions/challenging-a-decision-by-the-dwp-or-hmrc/challenging-a-benefit-decision-mandatory-reconsideration/

I'd urge you to seek help with the process from a local welfare rights organisation.

https://advicelocal.uk/welfare-benefits

Legwax

Thank you very much Kimmy87. I will look at all those links.