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LCWRA Help
hi, I’m new to all this and would like some advice. Submitted my first sick note to UC from the hospital from 27th September - 27th October. (My condition actually began on the 4th September and I did have a sick note from the GP but did not submit this as I was in hospital) Submitted my next sick note from 27th October -…
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Help!!! Lcwra confusion
Hello I have resently be awards Lcwra. But I'm not sure how it works. When I called UC the lady was very dismissive and just wait to see when it come. My sicknote is from 1st of September and my payment us the 12th if each month. My basic UC amount is based between the 6th-5th of the month. Does anyone know how to work out…
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Backdated money
Hey I was wondering if someone could help me, On the 19/11/24 I received a message in my UC journal with a letter to tell me I have been accepted for LCWRA and if I am owed any backdated money they would let me know. I started handing in sick notes in on the 9/08/2024 and have not missed a gap since, so I was just…
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Will DWP remove LCWRA if I move home?
I have a quick question and have been looking for the answer for a while with no luck until I found this scope site, so here goes. I am on UC in the LCWRA group due to disabilities. That is all fine and a big help but I am planning on moving home soon and someone said to me that if I move home it counts as a change off…
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Going back to work - a few questions
Hi! First post here, bit nervous! I’ve been out of paid work for 2 years and I’ve been really fortunate to be able to access all the benefits I’m entitled to - UC LCWRA and housing costs, PIP and council tax relief - without too much hassle. I had an appointment with a benefits advisor from my housing association and it…
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Awarded LCWRA and rewarded by LOSING almost £200 a month from UC
So covered under transitional protection, wife and I care for each other, all good there, we both got carers element and payments steady. Persuaded to apply for LCWRA and both of us were classified as coming under it (though aware we would only get one element). Login to check our payment to make sure its been applied and…
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UC50 Form Help
Hi Scope Community, Just received my UC50 form for the LWCRA, and I am hoping for some help with just a couple of the questions as I am confused as you know they do these processes to make it as difficult as possible along with slamming the health conditions to a higher degree, just do not want to make any mistakes as you…
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baffled about LCWRA payment dates, conflicting info from advisors!
Hi all, I'm confused about my payment timeline and i'm wondering if anyone can clarify this for me. I've received conflicting information from two different people on my journal. My assessment period for UC is 1st-31st (or last day of the month) so nice and easy there. I uploaded my first fit note on 5th September 2023.…
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Help advice on UC/LWCRA/ADP and moving in with a partner
Hi there, I was wondering if anyone could please help me with information. I am currently on a single-person UC getting £357 a month after deductions living with my mum. I also receive the Scottish Adult disability payment of £434.20 a month. I have just been awarded LCWRA and I have just been offered a part time job of…
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Hi, my name is dawdywardy! UC assessment periods
I was in LWC and was asked for medical information in June 2024. I posted off the information July 11 2024. I had a medical appointment 16 October 2024 and received confirmation that my have been accepted for LWCRA on November 4th. After speaking to UC advisor by telephone today they say my first payment will be February…
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Universal Credit/ LCWRA /TP
hello Please could someone help me. I’ve been migrated to UC with TP I was told I needed to get assessment for LCWRA which was awarded. However my recent payment with this is £198.33 less than my previous TP payments. They have taken the LCWRA amount off my TP and taken away Carers element. Is this correct I was under the…
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Will this affect my benefit?
hi I receive limited capability to work and work related activities benefit. I am considering selling my present house for something smaller and more assessable for my needs moving forward I want to gift any money left to my daughter who recently married to help them. Can I do this and Will this affect my benefit? Any…
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Lcwra change in circumstances.
Hi all, I'm looking for advice. I was on limited capacity for work for ongoing health issues and then was diagnosed with breast cancer n whilst on treatment was moved onto Lcwra, I've just finished my immunotherapy. I'm still suffering a few side effects from treatments. Do I let UC know right away or is there a grace…
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UC LCWRA Payment Date
Hello, I have recently been put into the LCWRA group and will be receiving extra money. I have tried to get an answer from the UC journal but getting nowhere, I asked when I would receive this extra cash and was told I'd receive it this month (november) but didn't. I've then asked again for clarification but it seems no…
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can my partner claim carers element for me if we are both assessed as having LCWRA?
hi, me and my partner have a joint universal credit claim, we both got assessed as having LCWRA (I receive the payment) can my partner claim carers element for me if we are both assessed as having LCWRA because he does not get the payment it’s me who gets it? I was also awarded pip in June. Also does it deduct our normal…
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Hi, my name is bobby1986! when will LCWRA show in statements?
I send in first medical certificate 22nd March 2024 I got awarded LCWRA on the 8th Aug 2024 when will it show in statements as it has not this month. Thank you
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Did Labour do this
Did Rachel Reeves say that Labour have actually adopted the changes Rishis lot proposed for the Limited Capacity for work assessment so if you lack mobility or are incontinent or the job might be dangerous or you have mental health issues you will not get this?
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Pension Pot clarification
Good evening I have searched other posts but I just need some clarification if possible. I have a small pension pot of around 8k. I plan to withdraw it and use it to pay off debts and clear my overdraft. I know I have to report this on my journal but don't know which section I should be clicking to do this. My bank balance…
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News Sources!
Hey everyone. I notice a large amount of people reading articles from websites such as Birmingham Live, Wales online etc. Please be aware these sites are clickbait sites who share speculation, scaremongering and alarmist tripe. If the site has "live" "record" "online" in the title and follows an areas name, you can…
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Husband awarded LCWRA
Hi, my husband has been awarded LCWRA and I've been asked to have a telephone medical assessment. My question is, what's the point in me having this assessment when they can only pay LCWRA component once as a joint claim. Why do I need a medical assessment when we wouldn't be paid any extra anyway? I don't understand and…
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Declaring small additional income to UC? Your help please!
I’m on UC/LCWRA but do work a few hours via a PAYE job and hoping someone can shed a bit of light on my confusion! I declared I was both employed and self employed via a change of circumstance in UC journal on Thursday morning this week as I want to input some very small additional freelance earnings outside main work - I…
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When will I receive my first LCWRA payment?
This discussion was created from comments split from: LCWRA back payment .
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Migration to UC from ESA Support group, must attend face to face appointment at Job Centre
Hoping someone can help. I recieved a migration letter requesting I apply for UC. I have done this via phone as my phone screen has broken. I have been informed I now have to attend a face to face appointment at the Job Centre. They have said those receiving Income Related ESA and in the support group are not required to…
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LCWRA
Hey, not sure if this discussion is still active but I have a query about my payment date and if I get backpay. I was awarded LCWRA on the 28th Oct 2024, my WCA was on the 10th July 2024, I first handed in fit notes on the 21st July 2023, which lasted from 19th July to 3rd Aug 2023, I then didnt hand one in as I was told…
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LWCRA
My apologies is this seems a silly question, but my husband had been awarded LCWRA (effective from 12/07/2024). When will he receive his first payment? His first Fit Note was from 31st July 2024. Could anyone help? Thank you so much for reading and wishing everyone a lovely day! :)
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LCWRA and Going Abroad
Hi, we are currently going through a review which is stressing the hell out of me as it is, but we are going to the US for 1 week in November (my wife is American and it's purely a family visit) however I'm worried that they will take my LCWRA away from me because I've got it for severe mental health and a couple of…
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New claim or mandatory reconsideration?
Hello, I have been receiving LCWRA payments since March and I recently moved in with my partner so we made a joint claim. They have miscalculated my partners savings and so they've closed the claim and said I'm not entitled to anything. We have calculated everything over and over and this is definitely a mistake on their…
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Lcwra, potential new job 20hrs
Hi I've been offered a job interview for a remote work from bed job that is 20 hours. I will ask if I can do 16hrs but I have a feeling that there will also be the potential for overtime occasionally. I have only recently started a new treatment and come out of a bout of poor health and hospital stays so I don't feel ready…
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Hi, my name is ashu1687! Backdate Carers Allowance?
my wife and me in on universal credit.and she is on LCWRA and didn’t know about carer element I can apply.she is on LCWRA since last December and just found out I can get carer element.can I apply back dated? I am working full time too.but mostly I help her day to day help Really appreciate your response.
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Hi, my name is GerberaJ9! Eligibility for UC, disabled son and Carers Allowance
My son is 16 and receives only 3 hours of education per week mainly due to him not being able to handle any more because of his conditions. He has higher rate Care and Mobility PIP. I understood from government online guides that he may be eligible for UC if he is deemed LCWRA. Following an in person appointment at the…
