Appealing son's LCWRA

onlygirl

Hi everyone, going to appeal early November with son. He is Diagnosed ASD, ADHD and Dyspraxia. He has been placed in the work preparation group with LCW.
I've submitted substantive evidence regarding his vulnerabilities however after f2f meeting it was decided he could prepare for work.
I've asked the work coach what work they have in mind for him and they have no idea...there are many discrepancies in his statement of reasons and because he can play Xbox games, do general sweeping of the home (I have no idea where this came from) and can use a computer he can prepare for work. After looking at his commitments it's now changed from looking for work for 25 hours a week to no work related requirements.
Hes in supported education with a EHCP.
Now 20 years old.
I'm wondering what our chances are of him winning his appeal.
All his reports state constant prompting, nit been able to stay on task.
Not aware of dangers and doesn't travel anywhere alone.

poppy123456

Hi,

Do you mean the assessment report had so many discrepancies? The statement of reasons is given after a Tribunal and not after the face 2 face assessment.

71% of those who appear in person have a decision in their favour. Hopefully your son will be one of them. Good luck.

onlygirl

Hi there, the statement of reasons was given after mandatory reconsideration for LCWRA. We go to apoeal on the 7th November

onlygirl

Sorry, yes the assessment report was very contradictive....

Pippa_Alumni

Wishing you all the best for your son's appeal @onlygirl- do keep us updated!

BenefitsTrainingCo

Hi @onlygirl
https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/employment-and-support-allowance/esa-glossary/1353-support-group-descriptors
descriptors 9-14 here are what I would look at. In addition to this reg 35 states that if it would cause harm to claimant or others to be found to have LCW then should have LCWRA.
Hope this helps!
Kind regards,
Mary

onlygirl

Thank you very much for your advice Mary, I've gone through the health assessment and linked his Health Care report showing where he needs constant prompting, where he doesn't see dangers and his everyday battles, also changing his routine and the effects this has on him

onlygirl

Hi everyine, just got back from tribunal for son's LCWRA and happy to report he won...such  a relief. If anyone would like to see our submussiob statement please let me know

cat6873

Hi @onlygirl, first of all well done! If it's not too much trouble I would like to see your submission statement because I'm waiting for my tribunal date and it might help to see it. Thanks a lot!

poppy123456

Great news, well done. I do think the names of the judges should be hidden here though.

onlygirl

poppy123456 said:

Great news, well done. I do think the names of the judges should be hidden here though.

I'm not able to alter the attachment..maybe a member of the admin team can help

onlygirl

cat6873 said:

Hi @onlygirl, first of all well done! If it's not too much trouble I would like to see your submission statement because I'm waiting for my tribunal date and it might help to see it. Thanks a lot!

Yes of course IL message Otto yoy

onlygirl

onlygirl said: 

cat6873 said:

Hi @onlygirl, first of all well done! If it's not too much trouble I would like to see your submission statement because I'm waiting for my tribunal date and it might help to see it. Thanks a lot!

Yes of course IL message you. Can you give me a link to forward it to you ?

onlygirl said:

cat6873 said:

Hi @onlygirl, first of all well done! If it's not too much trouble I would like to see your submission statement because I'm waiting for my tribunal date and it might help to see it. Thanks a lot!

Yes of course IL message Otto yoy

cat6873

@onlygirl I have no idea how to message  maybe somebody could help? 

Pippa_Alumni

Hi @onlygirl, I've removed the attachment for you!

Chantelle997

Could you send me your submission statement this could be useful for us 

poppy123456

Chantelle997 said:

Could you send me your submission statement this could be useful for us 

I wouldn't advise that because everyone is affected differently by conditions and you never get 2 people the same.