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LCWRA
Hello could anyone explain or help me please? I provided UC with a fit note on the 12/07/25 then another on the 04/08/25 (valid for 6 months) I went for an assessment on 13/10/25 and the decision was made on the 20/10/25 (I know it was rather quick) The letter of confirmation isn't giving me much to go off. If I was to…
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Universal Credit changes coming in april 2026
https://youtu.be/DhrXLlqQOC4?si=aDQ92tYcFjVfl9fQ Lcwra to be cut for claimants in april 2026
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Work and LCWRA
Hello my son gets UC & LCWRA. If he applies for a job does he need to tell UC or If he gets an interview ? Obviously if he gets the job if he applied for one he would tell them but would they take the LCWRA away straight away or what would happen ? Thank you
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LCWRA
Hello, im after advice or a better understanding. I put in a fit note 28th may 2025, I have maintained fit notes continuously. I had my LCWRA assesment on 30th October 2025. I got rewarded LCWRA 13th november 2025. I have got a letter saying I am owed one month's pay £420. For September/October. My assesment periods are…
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Hi everyone I’m new here. Struggling with money, work, and mental health
I don’t really know what to say, except hi and that I really struggle day to day and I just wish I had more help and support with things, I have strong traits of Autism and ADHD I’m currently undiagnosed and I also suffer with my Depression and anxiety, I also have dyslexia, and scoliosis. I’m 22 years old and I’ve been…
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Hi, my name is eleanorleigh! How do backpayments work?
Hi im wondering if anybody can help me out, so I put in my fit note in may 2025, I handed in my UC50 form in June 2025, I had my assesment over the phone on 30th October 2025, and I have just been rewarded LCWRA believe £420 rate today 13th November 2025 - does anybody understand how the back payments work please ? Is it…
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Lcwra uc query
Hi I was wondering if anyone could help me with a query about a message left on my uc journal ? This morning I had a text message to say I had a message on my journal that I needed to read, it’s from someone from my local job centre (I get lcwra) this isn’t a message I’ve had before and others say its voluntary to help if…
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UC LCWRA and CA Question
After an accident at work, a severe back injury and now a couple of years on UC ADP and LCWRA my ex has advised me he is struggling so badly with Self Worth, Depression and budgeting the little money he has. He was a worker his whole life until a job asked him to lift heavy steel when a machine didn’t arrive and already…
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Will I loose transitioning amount
Hi all, I've been to my jc today and no one could answer my question. I migrated from tax credits to uc with lcwra, I get some transitioning payment. If I start working a few hours a month will I loose the transitioning amount
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LCWRA & pregnancy
Hey, I currently receive LCWRA and have just found out I am pregnant! Will my LCWRA payment stop? Also when should I let UC know I'm pregnant? I'm currently 8 weeks so early days just want to get organised. Thank you so much for any advice.
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ESA to Universal Credit Migration
Hi there, I’m a newbie here. I hope everyone one is well. I am very nervous, but here goes. I made a migration claim from ESA Support Group to Universal Credit on the 10th July and have now found out like many others that I was claiming ESA(Contribution Based), that I wasn’t aware of, as I left work eleven years ago. I…
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Lwrca
Hi I have rewarded lwrca but I wanted the assessors report . Is it too late for me to ask for a copy of the assessors report ? If the answer is YES then can I just put a note on my UC journal requesting the copy ? Or do I have to phone them ? Also I have changed address . I informed UC but do I have to inform work…
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Benefits/Student/PIP
Hello, I am a Masters student, trying to rebuild my life after having taken several years to rest and recover with ill health. I was assessed as having limited capacity for work recently, and in receipt of PIP for the last couple years. I also claim UC. My PIP was reviewed and I just got the news that they are stopping my…
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LCW to LCWRA - confusion
Hello, i was awarded LCW in 2021 as was due a hip operation, last sick note was in 2021. I have other issues relating to my physical health. I tried self employment in 2023 but had to stop after six months due to arthritis in my thumb and was unable to do repetitive work, i love what i do and after the hip op had high…
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LWC/LWCA
So I just moved over to UC for ESA , I do I be out in LWC ,even though I should be in the support group, I have been reassessed for over 10 ,my health is significantly worse now, anyway my question is this , I filled in a ESA50 in September 2024, I still haven't had a reassessment, but I sure I be out in the support group,…
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Uc to lcw to lcwra
Hi I recently was assessed to have lcwra last month, I first handed my sickness note in november 2022, I was on uc, I continued to put sick notes in, then I had a phone assessment and was placed in lcw group, about 16 months ago I received a review pack which I completed and sent back only to be told there was a massive…
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Partner receives LWCRA And I’m an OU student
Hi everyone, long story short my boyfriend would like me to move into his one bedroom flat with him. He receives UC and has been placed in the LWCRA group due to his mental health and certain physical ailments, he is also a care leaver just for context. I am a student studying at the OU due to my own mental health issues…
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Hi, my name is racheluk352002! LWCRA Carers Element
Hi, My adult daughter recieves PIP and LCWRA plus UC. I work full time but am classed as her carer. Can I claim the carers element of LCWRA ?
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Claiming LCWRA while working
Hi, I’m trying to get LCWRA due to my health condition however I’m currently working full time, I know that this is allowed to work and claiming LCWRA but my question is if I should write on my UC 50 form about my work etc.? I did not see on the form any questions about it should I add separately about my work what I do…
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Daughters carer and struggling to live - LCWRA
This discussion was created from comments split from: Advice for claimants RE: disabled carer’s TP errosion due to LCWRA addition .
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How to calculate if backdated LCWRA is owed?
I've been searching but am still somewhat unclear: UC claimed (not a migration from ESA) 4/3/25 and first fit note reported 7/4/25 (1/3/25 - 30/6/25). Journal says that it was accepted on 10/6/25. New fit note (til October) reported 19/6/25 and accepted 24/6/25 UC50 was submitted 1/7/25 and LCWRA decision confirmed on…
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UC Sanctioned For Complaining
Hi, has anyone been sanctioned for submitting a complaint and a Subject Acess Request to UC? We've had deductions made monthly for a debt we have proven we dont owe so we followed Stage 1 and 2 of complaints procedure. At stage 2 we didnt get a final response and our SAR was ignored, (ICO pending) We involved our MP as we…
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If your waiting for LCWRA to be applied to UC Migration claim from ESA SG
Missing LCWRA elements on migration (rightsnet) 22 MAY 2025, 03:44 PM We are coming across a few cases where the client has managed migrated from ESA to UC and the LCWRA element is missing in the first AP and there is no TE as a result. This seems to be recent; previously clients who have migrated have had the LCWRA…
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Hi, my name is honestjock! Service Charge help - LWRCA and PIP
can i get help with service charge i have to pay on top of my rent if i am recieving lwrca and pip?
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A little confused, support group decision
Hi I'm a little confused about my claim and I'm struggling to figure out how much back pay I'm owed. Today (16th September) I've been awarded LWRCA for universal credit and in the support group for new style esa. My UC AP is 17th-16th with me being paid on the 23rd of each month. My claim started in December 16th 2024 but…
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Working part time with PIP/LCWRA/UC/ESA
i am on all of the above for the last 16 months and just wondering where i stand when it comes to potentially working part time (under 16hrs p/w)? i am certainly not ok physically or mentally ready to work full time but i would really like to try and get back out there and see how i am/socialise more and try and get back…
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LCWRA backdate payment
Hi Everyone, I know this discussion was here so many times and even should be the same if you live in Scotland but two different governments oh well better just stay on a track what I would like to ask you all. It will specify the backdated period, which typically starts three full assessment periods after your first fit…
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WCA withdrawn after waiting 12 months
Hello, I was hoping to get some advice. I'm currently on UC and I started submitting fit notes from May 2024, recieved the WCA form in July, completed and sent back in August, before due date. I then had the assessment on October 8th 2024 via video call. I've waited patiently for an update, around the 6 month mark I…
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Moving in with a partner
Hey! I currently receive pip standard daily living and lcwra. Me and my partner have been together for nearly 14 years and we both still live with parents because I've never been able to work and earn enough for us to move out together and live comfortably (this was before I knew anything about benefits and what I'm…
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Migrated to universal credit from esa advance payment query
Hi everyone looking for some advice as can't find any online. Currently applied for universal credit after receiving migration notice. Just quering advance payment offer. Its only offering me the standard allowance of £400.14 despite having been in support group. My health element as not yet been transferred as of yet and…
