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UC phone me to say they're looking at WCA. I'm confused, as I've already been through that for PIP

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TonyPerry
TonyPerry Community member Posts: 9 Listener
edited April 2022 in Universal Credit (UC)
Hi everyone I’m receiving PIP enhanced rate for both categories. UC phoned me to say they are looking at something called WCA?
as I’m unable to work. Apparently I’ll need an assessment but I’ve already been through all that for PIP. I’m completely confused now by it all 🤨
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  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,978 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hello @TonyPerry

    Thanks for your post. What a great question too! It sounds like this is making you feel confused and potentially nervous, understandably.

    Unfortunately, this is not an area of my expertise. This means I can only hope someone with more knowledge in this area is able to respond to you soon.

    In the meantime, I just wanted to respond to let you know we hear you and are here for you  :)
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  • janer1967
    janer1967 Community member Posts: 21,964 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi and welcome to the community 

    Pip is completely different benefit and not related to your ability to work as uc is . People claim pip and work 

    The wca process is similar to pip but with diffetent criteria the wca looks at your ability to undertake any type of work.  Until the process is complete you are deemed a job seeker 

    Once a decision is made following an assessment if you are awarded the highest category of lcwra there will be no work commitments and an additional payment on your uc 
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  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,978 Disability Gamechanger
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    Thanks @janer1967 for offering your support. I knew I could count on you! All your support is recognised and really appreciated. Please remember we are here for you too though if you need anything  :)
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  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,492 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi @TonyPerry :) It can all get a bit confusing, can't it? I hope that janer1967's answer has cleared that up for you. For reference, here are the PIP descriptors (pipinfo.net), and here's some information about the work capability assessment (Turn2Us). As janer1967 has explained, the WCA is about your capability to undertake work, whereas PIP is about mobility and daily living. I hope that makes sense! If you have any further questions, please do ask. 
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  • TonyPerry
    TonyPerry Community member Posts: 9 Listener
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    janer1967 said:
    Hi and welcome to the community 

    Pip is completely different benefit and not related to your ability to work as uc is . People claim pip and work 

    The wca process is similar to pip but with diffetent criteria the wca looks at your ability to undertake any type of work.  Until the process is complete you are deemed a job seeker 

    Once a decision is made following an assessment if you are awarded the highest category of lcwra there will be no work commitments and an additional payment on your uc 
    Thank you 🙏 
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