Hi there. I've been awarded LCWRA, can I also apply for PIP?
Torim
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Today I’ve just been awarded LCWRA , I won’t be getting payment til 3months so I’m just wondering can I also apply for PIP during this or is it all the same. I’m soo confused
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PIP is a completely different benefit with different criteria. If you think you should qualify then start a claim.
Details of how the assessment is scored are here
https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/personal-independence-payment-pip/pip-points-system
The claim process is long and it may be many months before you get a decision. No money is paid until a decision is made but any award will be backdated to the day of claim.
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thank you for your reply , I’ve applied for pip before and it took soo long and I got turnt down but my mental health has got worse and I’ve a lot more medical history and involvement with mental health teams , Cmp etc quiet surprised I got awarded LWRCA .. I’m also on universal credit0
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Hi there
You say you won't get any lcwra payment for 3 months that depends on when you reported the medical condition
The 3 month waiting period starts from when you reported the condition
So you may not be waiting 3 months for payment1 -
Thank you for your Reply janer1967 , I reported my condition in November , was getting fit notes then I filled out and posted form.. it was dated 30th March0
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Dependant on exact dates if you reported and supplied fit notes in nov then payment should start in April so you should get a months backpay0
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Thanks for your help , much appreciated.. I must check date of my first fit note , I thought it just went by when I sent the fit for work questionnaire Form in .. i live in Northern Ireland, is it a standard rate or is everyone different0
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I think it is standard rate but not 100% sure it is £343.63 and according to Internet is jyst same for ni0
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thanks again0
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Hi @Torim
I'm glad the responses received have helped answer your question, please do let us know how you get on and ask away if anything else crops into your mind.
Just to add - I've tweaked the title of your post to help others who might have the same question in the future Good luck!1 -
So I’ve checked my fit notes and the first 1 dates 12th February 2021 , I reported to my work coach on 25th November about my health condition and from then I had to speak to docs etc to get ball rolling.. so does the claim go from the first fit note? Sorry if I seem like I’m repeating myself0
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Unfortunately because of the delay in getting fit Notes DWP are likely to take February rather than November as the start of the three month waiting period. The rules only allow you to self-certify for 7 days. With a February start date you should get the LCWRA element in June or July (depends on the dates of your assessment periods).1
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Hi there
Yes it will go from first fit note though I don't understand why you were not asked for one when reporting the condition
That will mean you will be looking at July for your first payment1 -
Thanks for the replies ,It’s all just soo confusing for me .. will I get any back date payments, @janer1967 they didn’t even mention fit notes at that time to me0
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Ok thanks for that ☺️0
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