Started handing in sick notes 2018, but only got LCWRA 2020. I was paying rent out of benefits too?

jaybenson

Hi everyone ! I've been handing sick notes in since 2018 I've been realy poorly in and out of hospital yet they had me looking for work well I was ill I was yellow skinned bad jaundas yet they only awarded me LCWWRA IN 7 February 2020 ! Plus on top of that I was paying my rent out of my benefits to?

janer1967

Hi and welcome to the community 

Sorry to hear about how poorly you have been 

Did you not claim the housing element to help with rent 

jaybenson

Hi and thanks ? at the time it was the last thing on my mind i spoke to someone in January and they said they won't be backdating but put 167 pound in my bank ?? I have all the evidence in my journal plus sick notes am I due back pay ?? Thanks jay 

janer1967

You should get backpay for lcwra to the 4th month after reporting your medical condition as long as you provided continued fit notes 

You need some expert advice contact welfare rights 

jaybenson

Ok thank you how do I contact them ?? Thanks 

janer1967

They have a website and you can see where the nearest office is to you or just ring their helpline 

chiarieds

Hi @jaybenson - I'm sorry to read about your ill health & Universal Credit problems, Jay. Try here to see if there's a Welfare Rights office or Citizen's Advice local to yourself: https://advicelocal.uk/   choosing 'Welfare benefits' in the drop down list.

jaybenson

Ok thank you ?