How long do i need to keep given sick notes to uc?

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rache53
rache53 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
edited April 2024 in Universal Credit (UC)
hi iwas working 5 months ago i have frozen shoulder and arthritus in left arm shoulder on 6 lots of tablets aplied for pip they have awarded me the standard rate i have given 2 sick notes to universal credit how long wud i have to keep given sick notes wud a doctor sign me off as not able to work please i need advice as my frozen shoulder artitus affects all of my shoulder arm  

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,464 Championing
    Have you been referred for a work capability assessment for UC? You need to continue to provide fit notes until a decision is made on your work capability assessment. If found to have LCWRA gaps in your fit notes can affect when the extra money is paid from. 
  • Jimm_Alumni
    Jimm_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,713 Championing
    edited April 2024
    Hi @rache53, welcome to the Scope online community :) I'm sorry to hear about your shoulder and arthritis. I'm glad your PIP was awarded, it can be a long process getting that done!

    As Poppy mentions, have you been referred for a Work Capability Assessment (WCA) at all? I would speak to your work coach at Universal Credit about it, as you should be having one done if not already!

    I can move this over to our Universal Credit category, please do let us know if you've been referred for a WCA, or if you manage to ask UC to start the process!
  • rache53
    rache53 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
    hi i have not been referred yet this is all new to me thanks