LCW to LCWRA?

KTB1
KTB1 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
in Universal Credit (UC)
On LCW for some time MH. New medication for worsening illness. Work coach asked if I want to put sick notes in to get another WCA. Am I better waiting for a review and will I have to go through all sick note palava again. Think due review anytime soon.

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  • janer1967
    janer1967 Online Community Member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    Hi and welcome to the community 

    Reviews are still suspended so unlikely you will have one anytime soon 

    If you report worsening condition then yes you will have to go through the whole process again of sick notes new firm and new assessment 

    A worsening condition doesn't mean you would get lcwra you should get expert advice from either cab or welfare rights before doing anything 
  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,866 Championing
    Hello @KTB1

    Welcome to the community! I see Janer has been able to help with your query. I wanted to double check if you feel you have good support with your health? :)
  • KTB1
    KTB1 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
    Not really but thanks for your comment
  • KTB1
    KTB1 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
    I can't see any comment from Janer finding this forum very difficult to negotiate tbh
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    edited March 2023
    KTB1 said:
    I can't see any comment from Janer finding this forum very difficult to negotiate tbh

    Janer was the first person to comment. You also liked her comment so i don't understand why you can't see it now.
    Janers advice was the following.
    janer1967 said:
    Hi and welcome to the community 

    Reviews are still suspended so unlikely you will have one anytime soon 

    If you report worsening condition then yes you will have to go through the whole process again of sick notes new firm and new assessment 

    A worsening condition doesn't mean you would get lcwra you should get expert advice from either cab or welfare rights before doing anything 

    To add further to janer's advice, have you had a look at the descriptors for LCWRA? If not then you can see them here. https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/universal-credit-uc/uc-faq/limited-capability-for-work-related-activity
    At least of those needs to apply for you to qualify for LCWRA. You need to make sure you understand them and can qualify before reporting any changes. You can also get some expert advice from an agency near you. This link will tell you what advice agency is local to you. https://advicelocal.uk/welfare-benefits


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