UC50 form help. How many points does saying 'it varies' get? Should I do a diary?
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ali5000
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Hi, I’m feeling very overwhelmed by the UC50 form. a lot of my questions are “it varies” and I’m not sure how many points saying it varies gets? I know I have to provide extras information. Should I do a diary and does any one have any tips for this? Many thanks
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Hi @ali5000
Sorry to hear that the form is causing you some stress. I think a diary sounds like a great idea, I've not done one myself personally but perhaps you could look on your phone for an app designed for such a purpose and use that daily. You could pay close attention to the challenges you have in relation to the descriptors and log them as you go.Online Community CoordinatorConcerned about another member's safety or wellbeing? Flag your concerns with us.
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Hi,For LCWRA it's not about scoring points, it's about satisfying at least one of the descriptors. See link.What you should do is add a couple of real world examples of what happened the last time you attempted that activity for each descriptor that applies to you.The points scoring is for LCW only.Some people advise doing a diary but personally, i never have.
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help. -
poppy123456 said: Some people advise doing a diary but personally, i never have.Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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calcotti said:poppy123456 said: Some people advise doing a diary but personally, i never have.
Yes indeed, i agree. I just haven't done one myself, i wasn't saying they shouldn't do the diary. Totally agree that many people just manage the way they always have (myself included)
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help. -
thank you both. Just finding it so hard to face all my problems and limitations and put them down on paper when my whole life is trying by best to get by
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That's understandable @ali5000. It can feel daunting to write about the problems you face, and some people find it can make them feel quite vulnerable.
Citizens Advice have some information relating to keeping a diary for an ESA capability for work form, which might still be helpful in understanding how to keep a diary:You might find it hard to describe a normal day if your symptoms change or are worse on some days than others.
The DWP want to know what you can do most days. Think about:- what you usually expect to do in a day
- what you can do on bad days - and how often they happen
- what you can do on good days - and how often they happen
Before you start the diary, check the form to find out what activities and situations it asks about.
Make a list of the ones you find difficult - for example if it’s hard to carry things or talk to people you don’t know. Use the list when you fill in the diary - this will make it easier to answer the questions on the form.
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