UC50

anth22
anth22 Online Community Member Posts: 234 Empowering
in Universal Credit (UC)

Hi does anyone know if I ring UC do you think i could can get an extension on the date the form has to be back as I'm really finding the form very stressful to complete, Thank you.

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,458 Championing

    They don't extend the time to return the form. If you have a vulnerable marker on your file then they can continue without you returning the form.

    There's a guide online that may help you. The link says ESA but the UC50 form is identical.

    https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/employment-and-support-allowance/help-with-your-esa-claim/fill-in-form-esa/

  • anth22
    anth22 Online Community Member Posts: 234 Empowering

    Thank you poppy.

  • anth22
    anth22 Online Community Member Posts: 234 Empowering

    Hi poppy I've just got of the phone to the health assessment people I told them I can't fill the form in its to overwhelming for me to cope with.

    I have 29 illnesses and the form is asking for all the details about each one I can't deal with it this is why I was paper based for pip.

    They have emailed another department to call me to help me with the form I do have a print out with all my illnesses and medications from my Dr's but I don't know if they will except all the information with out me trying to write it all down.

  • Jimm_Alumni
    Jimm_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,713 Championing

    Hi @anth22, it can certainly be overwhelming to fill out the form yourself. Do you have anybody who can help fill out the form on your behalf at all?

    If not you could ask at your local Citizen's Advice as they may sometimes be able to provide support or point you in the direction of support.

  • anth22
    anth22 Online Community Member Posts: 234 Empowering

    It's OK @Jimm_Scope I've got some one from health assessment ringing me and I was just wondering if anyone else on here has had the same to help them.

  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,458 Championing

    I've not heard of this happening before but this doesn't mean it's never happened.

  • anth22
    anth22 Online Community Member Posts: 234 Empowering

    The health assessment rang me to let me know they have lifted the time frame my form has to be back and I can send it back whenever I'm ready.

    They suggested I get family to help me fill it in as they know me better and how I'm affected by my illnesses, atleast I don't have to rush now.

  • Rosie_Scope
    Rosie_Scope Posts: 7,204 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    That's good @anth22, glad you can relax a little and don't have to rush to fill in your form. Have you got someone who can help you fill it in so it's not quite so overwhelming?

    Hope you can get it all sorted when you're feeling up to it!

  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,458 Championing

    Sounds like you have a vulnerable marker on your file which is why the deadline is lifted. I'm glad to hear this because now It will hopefully be less stressful for you to fill it in and return it.

  • anth22
    anth22 Online Community Member Posts: 234 Empowering

    Thank you poppy for your kind words.

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