I've been awarded lcwra, will I still have to attend the JC for fortnightly appointments?

Jamescasali

Hello everyone, 
I have been awarded lcwra, does the board think ill still have to attend the JC for fortnightly appts?
Further on same Q if i was awarded PIP 

Thank you

poppy123456

No, you won't need to attend any appointments or send in any further fit notes.

PIP has nothing to do with attending the JC and is completely different to LCWRA/UC.

Jamescasali

Thanks Poppy, 
Which is odd as JC know ive been awarded lcwra, well they must mustn't they? and admittedly my last appt was made prior to receiving notification of lcwra, so as I have dyo think i should message JC via jornal and ask them if i have to attend tomorrow
Thanks

poppy123456

That appointment should have been cancelled. Are you 100% sure it was LCWRA you were awarded and not just LCW?

Jamescasali

The ucd81 says following your wca assesment we have decided that you have limited capacity for work and work related activities  so that means lcwra  id have thought yes?

poppy123456

Yes that's correct. You can put a message onto your journal telling them you have been found to have LCWRA.

Jamescasali

So definately no need to attend fortnightly jc appts then yes?, dont want to make a fool out of myself

poppy123456

If the DWP say you have limited capability

Having LCWRA means you won't have to work or do anything to prepare for work.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/universal-credit/claiming/getting-universal-credit-if-youre-sick-or-disabled/

Therefore, no you won't need to attend any appointments, as advised.

Jamescasali

Many thanks for that poppy 
 James

poppy123456

You're welcome