hi can anyone help im in receipt of lcw on my ucredit however my mental health

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TIPLA01

hi can anyone help im in receipt of lcw on my ucredit however my mental health really bad and ive had to decrease my working hours , how do i apply for LCWR just not sure thankyou

Holly_Scope

Hi @TIPLA01 firstly, sorry. I'd accidently merged your discussion with another by mistake. Although I've reversed it, it might look a little different.

Sorry to hear that your mental health isn't good at the moment. Have you contacted your GP about this, for some support but also as you'll likely need some medical evidence to support your claim.

Are you presently on universal credit? I'd suggest looking at the below link as, with presently being in employment but less hours, this may be the best place to start looking at what benefits will suit your needs. Health conditions, disability and Universal Credit: Overview - GOV.UK You can also see if your eligible following a link on this page.

If your not sure what is the right route forward for you, there are a few organisations that'll take the time to talk through your situation and offer some advice on routes forward. (Links below). You can book an appointment with one of their advisors. There websites are also really helpful for describing the types of benefits available.

• Citizens Advice
• Advicelocal

Best wishes,

TIPLA01

thankyou yes im getting help and support , i dont hand fit notes anymore as was told by ucc to stop fit notes im in receipt of ucc for low wage and in receipt of lcw ,

Kimi87

If you want to be reassessed for LCWRA, you need to report a change in health condition and submit continuous Fit Notes.

This ensures you would receive backpay dating back to the report, should you be awarded LCWRA.