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work capability assessment, I dont know if anyone can advise on this but dont know who else toturnto

Hi everyone
Is there anyone who can advise me on the following
I have been waiting for a work capability assessment now for the best part of 18 months (literally)
I have not received a appointment letter to come in for the assessment, I know there would be delays due to the covid situation but surely not this long. I am considering asking the dwp (via my journal) to find out why this is taking so long but I am literally scared the dwp would say if its taken THAT long we dont believe you have REALLY posted back the wca form (I assure you all I most definatley DID post it back but as I didnt get proof of postage I cant prove that I posted it back as I just popped it in the post box). I would then be worried the dwp would say as you havent posted the form back (in their opionion) we consider you to have not being entitled to uc for the last 18 months and are going to procecute you for benefit fraud. It must be noted my advisor cancelled all my work search requirements while I am awaiting this wca assessment. I have also not provided a fit note for over a year but wish to make it clear the dwp HAVEN'T asked me to provide one. I have a medically recognized neurological disorder that limits my outdoors mobility (I have to use a wheelchair to get out and about outdoors) but have a limited capacity to walk indoors.
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You really need to sort this out .
How can you be accused of fraud as I presume you are not getting any extra payment as you haven't been assessed
You may have an issue having not been submitting fit notes for the whole period you want to claim have you not had a reminder on your journal when the last one ran out ?
The longer you leave it the longer it will take to get sorted they wont just miraculously get in touch with you if it has been this long
Did you keep a copy of your form you sent along with any evidence as this will have date on at least
I would call them rather than enquire through your journal at least then you can explain it all and get a response
Note also that even if sanctions were applicable this doesn’t make the claim fraudulent. Please get the idea of fraud out of her head.
In my opinion, until a WCA takes place, it is prudent for you to keep supplying Fit Notes so there are no gaps. You should only stop when you are told you no longer need to.
I know you have some fears but you need to bite the bullet and just do something about it or the worry will not go away
Call them and see what is happening you are entitled to UC without the WCA so there is no fraud as you are doing all they ask