Universal Credit LCW

Julie3948

I'm on UC i suffer from Social anxiety disorder and Depression,i have always felt uncomfortable with others since primary school. I have been trying to get the DWP to change their decision from putting me in the LCW group but i have appealed a few times and everytime i have failed. Just bcos i can use my hands their saying i am capable of preparing for work and when i can't do the activities i am going to lose my money and i am worried sick, how am i mean't to live!?i can't believe they can leave ppl without money.I'm also Diabetic which adds to my problems bcos i have to eat properly to control it but how can i without money!!!?I understand i can apply for Hardship but how can i pay it back if i can't go to Activities and they won't end the sanction or pay me again unless i do!!
I really don't need all this worry!!??

Vixster89

Hi @Julie3948

I'm sorry you're going through a tough time. The only thing I can suggest is speaking to Citizens Advice and asking them to help you out with the forms or appealing the decision. They will be the best people to offer advice in this situation. I hope you get the help and support you need.

Good luck,

Vicki

poppy123456

Hi,

When you say you've appealed the decision, have you taken it to Tribunal or just requested the Mandatory Reconsideration?

Julie3948

They had a Tribunal but bcos of my socialphobia i couldn't attend so they decided without an hearing.

poppy123456

I'm so sorry to hear that. Paper based hearings have a very low success rate with only a 5-8% chance of the decision going in your favour.

If the decision was made in the last month you can request the statement of reasons. Once you receive this you'll need to find someone to have a look to see if an error in law has been made. If it hasn't then you won't be able to appeal the decision.

You could put in a change of circumstances to start the work capability assessment process of again but doing this you risk losing the LCW you already have.

Julie3948

No don't wanna risk that!

Chloe_Alumni

Hi @Julie3948, it sounds like you are in a tricky situation, how are you doing at the moment?