I've been placed in the LCWRA group, am I entitled to other benefits?

Jlee

I am currently on uc and waiting for my 3 month assessment period to finish what other benefits am I entitled to I am on lcwra  end of Sept 

janer1967

Hi again 

It all depends on your circumstances 

Try a benefits calculator so you can enter all your information you can find one on gov website 

Do you claim pip at all which is a separate disability benefit 

chiarieds

Hi @Jlee - there's a benefits calculator here: https://benefits-calculator-2.turn2us.org.uk/

Jlee

janer1967 said:

Hi again 

It all depends on your circumstances 

Try a benefits calculator so you can enter all your information you can find one on gov website 

Do you claim pip at all which is a separate disability benefit 

I have put my claim in the same time has work capability but I ain't heard anything so phoned them they said it's with capita and takeing up to over 2 months so again takeing it September time then once made a decision can be also 8 weeks lol

calcotti

Other benefits might be Personal Independence Payment and Council Tax Reduction. Depends on circumstances.

MarkM88

Jlee said:

I have put my claim in the same time has work capability but I ain't heard anything so phoned them they said it's with capita and takeing up to over 2 months so again takeing it September time then once made a decision can be also 8 weeks lol

Unfortunately benefits take time to be reviewed, assessed and decisions made, they also have to be processed in line with regulations, add to that the lack of staff, resources and the pandemic, it’s just a waiting game I’m afraid. 

janer1967

Pip claims are taking an estimated 10 months to complete 

Some are quicker depends on backlogs in the area but I wouldn't rely on a quick process 

Sheree_8

If you have broadband/telephone. You may want to consider look at BT. As they recently brought out a new package for ppl on UC called BT Basic Essentials. I just transferred to package. And have no issues 

Jlee

I don't use a house phone only my mobile