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I'm on UC, and have been putting in fit notes. I might have to go back to work. Any advice?

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xjr64
xjr64 Community member Posts: 6 Listener
edited May 2021 in Universal Credit (UC)
Im currently on uc I have been putting in fit notes due to my osteoarthritis and raynauds. Ive also got systemic sclerosis it looks like I will have to got back to work as Im not going to get any help. any advice please?
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  • janer1967
    janer1967 Community member Posts: 21,964 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi there 

    Have you been sent uc50 forms to complete? 

    You should after sending in fit notes and then have a work capability assessment to see if you are found fit for work 

    If you are found unfit and get awarded lcwra there is an additional uc element 
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  • xjr64
    xjr64 Community member Posts: 6 Listener
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    No i did try that route before but my osteoarthritis in my hands has got worse and i got diagnosed with SS 
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  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,492 Disability Gamechanger
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    In what way did that prevent you from going down the work capability assessment route @xjr64? I'm sorry that your osteoarthritis has worsened.

    Are you currently in receipt of any other benefits, such as PIP? 

    Do you feel as though you'd be able to start working again if you had reasonable adjustments (ACAS) in the workplace? 
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  • xjr64
    xjr64 Community member Posts: 6 Listener
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    UC only , a job were I don't use my hands alot
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  • Cher_Alumni
    Cher_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,741 Disability Gamechanger
    edited May 2021
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    Hi @xjr64

    Are you still submitting fit notes?  Did you ever receive a UC50 form?  You should have received this if you've been submitting fit notes for more than 29 days with no gaps. If you haven't then I'd advise to leave a note on your journal informing your work coach/case manager.

    Are you concerned that your osteoarthritis would impact your ability to fill in the form?  If so, you can access free local help by visiting the Advice Local website.  If you enter your postcode, then select Welfare benefits from the drop down box, a list of organisations close by will appear on the next screen.

    Please keep us posted with how you get on and good luck.  
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  • xjr64
    xjr64 Community member Posts: 6 Listener
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    No they keep asking me to attend work searching appointments
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  • xjr64
    xjr64 Community member Posts: 6 Listener
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    I'm goin back to work might as well less hassle I'm on the wrong site 
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