Appealing son's LCWRA

onlygirl
onlygirl Community member Posts: 19 Connected
edited September 2018 in Universal Credit (UC)
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.

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
    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
    onlygirl Community member Posts: 19 Connected
    Hi there, the statement of reasons was given after mandatory reconsideration for LCWRA. We go to apoeal on the 7th November
  • onlygirl
    onlygirl Community member Posts: 19 Connected
    Sorry, yes the assessment report was very contradictive....
  • Pippa_Alumni
    Pippa_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,765 Championing
    Wishing you all the best for your son's appeal @onlygirl- do keep us updated!
  • BenefitsTrainingCo
    BenefitsTrainingCo Community member Posts: 2,621 Trailblazing
    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
    onlygirl Community member Posts: 19 Connected
    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
    onlygirl Community member Posts: 19 Connected
    edited November 2018
    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
    cat6873 Community member Posts: 69 Empowering
    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
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
    Great news, well done. I do think the names of the judges should be hidden here though.
  • onlygirl
    onlygirl Community member Posts: 19 Connected
    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
    onlygirl Community member Posts: 19 Connected
    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 Community member Posts: 19 Connected
    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
    cat6873 Community member Posts: 69 Empowering
    @onlygirl I have no idea how to message  :'( maybe somebody could help? 
  • Pippa_Alumni
    Pippa_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,765 Championing
    Hi @onlygirl, I've removed the attachment for you!
  • Chantelle997
    Chantelle997 Community member Posts: 1 Listener
    Could you send me your submission statement this could be useful for us 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
    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.

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