LCWRA, invited for a Jobcentre appointment

chlo_L
chlo_L Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
edited February 2023 in Universal Credit (UC)
I was granted LCWRA on the 21st feb 2022, today I received a message from a work coach and an appointment for just over a weeks time. I’ve received no notification of my LCWRA claim coming to an end, no review, nothing. I’m now panicking. I tried ringing the universal credit helpline and they were useless, just told me to wait said they were certain I would get a reply eventually, I’ve messaged the work coach asking for clarification as to wether my claim has ended. I have no idea what to do, can anyone give me any advice on wether this is likely to be a mistake or someone I can contact to get clarification. 

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    LCWRA is an ongoing award until a new decision says otherwise. 
    You don’t need to attend any appointments. 
  • chlo_L
    chlo_L Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
    I did think this was the case, does this mean it was likely a mistake? Thank you for taking the time to reply. 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    I’ve heard they are offering appointments to those that were found to have LCWRA to attend their local job centre for support. I have no idea if this is related to that but you don’t have to attend any appointments. 
  • chlo_L
    chlo_L Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
    It says ‘work search review This is to check what you're doing to meet your commitments and agree next steps to increase your chances of getting work or earning more.‘
    Considering one of the reasons I’ve been awarded LCWRA is that I can’t leave my house it seems confer productive haha! Thank you so much for putting my mind at ease, you’re awesome :)
  • calcotti
    calcotti Online Community Member Posts: 10,001 Championing
    It sounds like a mistake but you need to contact them. If you simply fail to attend that may cause you problems.
  • shaz85
    shaz85 Online Community Member Posts: 8 Listener
    Hi chlo

    Hope you're well.
    Just wanted to know what happened to your appointment if you don't mind me asking.
    I am in the same position I got LCWRA in January and going thought lots of health conditions and received message giving me appointment to attend job centre and other message it says I have to attend every 2 weeks.
    I am confused and stressed.
    Can you please assist with your experience.
    Many thanks 
    Shaz
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    shaz85 said:
    Hi chlo

    Hope you're well.
    Just wanted to know what happened to your appointment if you don't mind me asking.
    I am in the same position I got LCWRA in January and going thought lots of health conditions and received message giving me appointment to attend job centre and other message it says I have to attend every 2 weeks.
    I am confused and stressed.
    Can you please assist with your experience.
    Many thanks 
    Shaz

    You may not receive a reply because the member hasn't been active since Feb. You do not need to attend appointments because you were found to have LCWRA. Put a message on your journal to remind them.

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