LCW to LCWRA

JuliaF70
JuliaF70 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
in Universal Credit (UC)
Could I have some advice please. I have been claiming LCW and universal  credit since 2019. I also claim PIP. 
My condition as changed in my mental health and I am awaiting therapy with psychology therapy services. Universal said that I have to send in fit notes again to claim LCWRA I have provided all therapy letters to show evidence of my change to universal credit. Any advice would be appreciated as I thought I had to fill in a UC500 ? 

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,458 Championing
    You will need to report a change of circumstances. Then tell them your health condition has got worse. You will then need to report a fit note as part of the process.
    You will then be referred for another work capability assessment. Once this is done you will receive a letter on your journal telling you that you've been referred. Shortly after that you'll receive the UC50 form in the post. You'll need to send all your supporting evidence with that form.
    Another assessment is most likely because most people have them. Please make sure you take a look at the descriptors for LCWRA to see if you qualify before reporting any changes. You can see them here. https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/universal-credit-uc/uc-faq/limited-capability-for-work-related-activity

  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,922 Championing
    Hey @JuliaF70. A warm welcome from me.

    You have mentioned your mental health has changed. Would you like to tell us more about what this looks like for you at the moment?

    Hopefully, you will be able to access psychology therapy services soon. In the meantime, is there anything that might help?

    Please don't hesitate to let us know if there's anything we can do to support you. We are all here for you and listening to you  :)
  • JuliaF70
    JuliaF70 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
    It’s too personal to even say on the forum 
  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,866 Championing
    If you ever feel you need support on more private matters @juliaF70 please email us at community@scope.org.uk :)

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