LCWRA UC reviews?

Amazonianup · January 24

Hi guys,

If i have a pip review will i have a UC review? This is stressing me out so much because if i have tried to adjust my meds for side effects and i think they will go harsh on me and twist thing like they do instead of listen. iv had a rough time at the moment and i do not want to go into poverty like last time and lose my pet. Its making me so anxious and ill.

poppy123456 · January 24

They are both completely different benefits and one doesn't affect the other as far as reviews are concerned. A review of either of those would not prompt a review for the other. If you were contacted for a review for both at the same time, or around the same time, it would be a coincidence.

I claim ESA and PIP and recently had my review for PIP and I wasn't contacted by ESA for a review. I've claimed both benefits since 2013 and have never been contacted by both at the same time.

Amazonianup · January 24

My experience with them is that they twist things and would use anything to get a result they want. I would expect them to go after my UC while i fight for my PIP. and while i can survive homelessness on my own im worried about my puppy. Any cut in my money will make it difficult for me to meet ends meet.

Lauren29 · January 24

As Poppy says these are completely different benefits and if both reviews were carried out at the same time this would be a coincidence.

Amazonianup · January 25

Yh i have very little faith in this. My pups already been ill and i have had to take him to vet which means im using food bank temporarily. I have very little trust in UC. I thought LWCRA meant i would not have a review and they would just let me cope.

poppy123456 · January 25

I'm sorry your puppy hasn't been well. Do you have a PDSA in your area? If you do then you can fill in a short form and maybe able to get reduced or free treatment for your puppy. This link will tell you if there's one local to you.

https://www.pdsa.org.uk/near-me

The majority of people with LCWRA are reviewed at some point.

Jimm_Alumni · January 25

Hey @Amazonianup, I'm sorry to hear about your pet isn't doing too well! I hope they are better very soon. We do have a general advice section for help with money and bills if it is of any help here: Advice and support | Disability charity Scope UK

Amazonianup · May 5

Charities dont cover my area for my pup but hes sort unwell but hoping for best after his op. Strange that nationwide charity support is a postcode lottery. Its ridiculous food banks also want to view your income its like being judged on what your minimally entitled to for basic survival. Its embarrassing.

Santosha12 · May 5

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1025083#Comment_1025083

Hi @Amazonianup, You're right that its like a postcode lottery. I wouldnt be able to go to any where I live.

Have you heard of Animal Trust? I don't know where you are based but they have I think 12 centres but they're mostly North West down to Shropshire and Wrexham/Rhyl/Liverpool/Bolton/Manchester. They are not a charity but are mainly a not for profit organisation (reinvest back into the business to make costs more affordable).

They are very transparent with their pricing whuch are on their website and much more competitively priced than usual vets.

They have a 'third party agreement' too with a vets (Abbey) in Yorkshire. If you're near any of their locations you might want to look at their website in case they could help.

I don't use them but have looked into it if the need arises as I just use my usual vet and they are still covered with insurance but limited cover now.

Vets mostly don't tend to allow instalment type repayments for treatment nowadays either guessing they've been caught out too much in the past doing that and everything (treatment etc) is very expensive now.

Food banks often have dog food too, I've not used them for mine as I don't want them changing and having digestive issues, and they're fussy ! 🙄😊

If you ever needed help if you were away (hospital etc), there is also The Cinnamon Trust who have volunteers nationwide to come in and either walk or check on your dog. I think they're in Cornwall. They don't always have availability though depends where you are.

I do hope your pup is recovering well from it's op. Its such a worry when they're unwell. With very warmest of wishes to you.

Amazonianup · May 6

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1025151#Comment_1025151

Thanks for trying but none in my area and the cinnamon trust wouldn't be suitable and im not ready to let him go either and they wouldn't full-fill his needs. He isnt some lap dog. Its hard to be firm and fair esp when hes unwell. Giving him a treat or toy isnt what he wants or need or even possible due to health. Needs small frequent meals through day. He craves obedience and impulse control not someone that thinks 'sit' is some kind of accomplishment for completing dog training which are most likely the people that would foster.

Alot of of charities neuter for permanent adoption and im not letting that happen just so they can handle him because too lazy to do obedience or ideologically dont use corrections. I cant believe after all the sacrifice and difficulty looking after him and bonding they would expect me to give him up to permanent foster so he 'might' receive correct support depending really because i cant see them spending 100.00's a month for prescription food and meds if it came to that. I wouldnt want him to also keep going for the sake of it if he turned for the worse to just sit in a crate on health support just to make a foster carer feel good thats not quality of life and what he would need.

Santosha12 · May 6

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1025462#Comment_1025462

I totally get and agree with what all that you're saying, there's no way I'd let any of mine go, despite it sometimes being a struggle. They're my world - and I'm theirs! I hope he's on the road to recovery and take care of yourself too.

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