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Wok capability assessment

vickyuk

Hello.

I had my work capability assessment yesterday. It only lasted half an hour and it wasn't very detailed in mental health or all of the physical. I have long covid conditions like breathlessness fatique dizziness as well as mental health. I also have scans to come up on heart and liver. I think I should be in the non activity group.

Is it likely I will be put in this group? Is it worrying that it only lasted half hour? And how long has it taken for the decision to actually come though, does it really take week?

Thank you
Victoria

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calcotti

You can't draw any conclusion from the length of the assessment. The report will have been sent to DWP and a Decision Maker will then make a decision. Until the decision is made all you can do is wait.

poppy123456

The length of time the assessment took doesn’t mean anything other than no further questions were needed.
I can’t tell you if the decision will be LCWRA, only a decision maker can decide that.

Decisions can take anything up to 12 weeks once the assessment report is returned to DWP. Once the decision is made the letter will be uploaded onto your journal.

vickyuk

Ok thank you. Just have to wait and see.

SueHeath

This is the worst part @vickyuk the waiting game is awful, try and keep yourself distracted.

Welcome to the site - I find the virtual coffee lounge is great for general chats/games/debates even art's - i find it a great distraction.

vickyuk

Yes I'm struggling to wait already. Oh I'll have a look thank you need to keep busy

SueHeath

Your welcome @vickyuk any problems just ask some one is bound to be on line.

Alex_Alumni

Hello and welcome to the community @vickyuk and thanks for reaching out.

I'm glad we could help answer your question, and as Sue has mentioned you're welcome to explore the forum if you'd find it helpful for passing the time.

You can find all the latest conversations in our recent discussions category, all the different topics in our categories page, and you can meet and chat with other members over in our virtual coffee lounge too!

If you have any other questions or need a hand with anything, please do ask

Alex

vickyuk

Thank you. It's lovely to be on here and see different conversations and meet people with similar issues. I'm looking forward to having a look around.

SamD1985

I am in the exact same boat as you, @vickyuk. My assessment lasted 33 minutes and only covered a few of my conditions. When I asked for the assessors thoughts, not that it matters much but for my peace of mind, he said that my descriptors are severe enough that there was not much else to discuss.

Made me feel a little less stressed about the waiting process.

poppy123456

SamD1985 said:

he said that my descriptors are severe enough that there was not much else to discuss.

Do you mean your symptoms are severe enough? The descriptors are what you need to meet to qualify for either LCW or LCWRA.

Sometimes during a work capability assessment they may only need to concentrate on one condition, rather than all your conditions. Remember, the WCA is not about a diagnosis, it's how those conditions affect your ability to do any type of work.

SamD1985

That's how he phrased it @poppy123456, I understand what he meant though. Thank you!

@Teddybear12!

vickyuk

Hi everyone. Just to let you know I got my decision today. I got the no work and no activity. Im so relieved to have got that result.

SueHeath

Thats great news @vickyuk thanks for sharing your good news.

Tori_Scope

Well done @vickyuk

Thank you for letting us know. I bet that's a weight off of your shoulders! Will you be able to take some time to relax and unwind today?

Alex_Alumni

That's amazing news @vickyuk I'm so pleased to hear it! Thanks for updating us all