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Child full-time education wants a part time job
I find myself here asking for advice as i’ve struggled to find any helpful information elsewhere around my situation. My 18year old is home educated (has been since age 14) Home Education qualifies the requirements for child benefit and UC child element, I am in receipt for both and also pip due to my health conditions.…
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Hi, my name is nicolaholland! How long for LCWRA decision?
I am about to transfer my daughter of 19 from my universal credit to an application for lcwra. Her college application needs to be held off until the lcw is granted otherwise she won't get any universal credit. Wondering how long it took for your applications to be approved? It is disappointing for her to miss a year of…
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Received a weird to do
So my UC claim has been running smoothly with no hitches or input needed. This morning I received a to do "check and confirm your claim details" when i click it it just says check you claim details, check your details are correct and report any changes that come up in your to do's. Then I click continue and it asks me if…
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Hi, my name is MargoG! How much will I get on LCWRA?
Was awarded lcwra recently, I sent my first fit note 27th January 26, fit notes have been continual. My application was sent back for 18 of March. Can anyone tell me when I get paid and what I'll get?
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Hi, my name is 2good2btru! I’m soo confused with all the lwca rules and would really like some ...
hi there. I’m soo confused with all the lwca rules and would really like some guidance on what to expect. I handed in my first 3mnth sick note on 30th of Jan 25. I got my letter for lwca on 25 Feb to b returned by 28 mar. I had my wca on 15 May and was told they would be advising DWP I’m unfit. When will my 3mnth wait…
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Had Wca assessment last week and got put on LCW but paniced and asked forreview
Heya I had wca assessment last week then 2 days later got awarded lcw, started googling and panicing so ended up asking for a mandatory review below is what i asked Heya sorry I wasn't sure where the best place to post this was but I want to ask for a Mandatory Reconsideration of my Work Capability Assessment decision from…
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Im so confused. Will I get LWCRA backpay?
hi I’ve been on esa wrag group since 2017, I changed over to UC still in wrag group, in October 2025 I sent back my in UC50 form to get LCWRA. I had my assessment in May 2026 where I got it. So Im now getting LCWRA, I haven’t had to send in any fit not so will I get back payment if so from what date, I had my first LWRCA…
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LCWRA Assessment finally - what to expect?
Hi all - I finally have a date (24 June) for the assessment and I am unsure of what to expect or how to prepare. Firstly, I have only filled in the forms they have sent and not provided them with information, should I be providing them with information like PIP award, or do they already have this? Shall I get a further…
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LCWRA Reviews
LCWRA Reviews apparently have been stopped however i am told only new claims or change of circumstances are going ahead supposedly there is a huge backlog for LCWRA Reviews and if I am told correctly goes back years so when would everything resume.
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Starmer shelves benefit overhaul for at least a year
https://archive.is/20260128193957/https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/keir-starmer-welfare-system-wont-overhaul-another-year-fr57fhhmm Sir Keir Starmer has vetoed plans for a fresh attempt to reform Britain’s welfare system as Downing Street seeks to avoid another confrontation with Labour MPs.The Department of…
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Closing PIP voluntarily for Personal Reasons
Hi everyone, I currently receive PIP (£412/month, Daily Living and Mobility) and want to voluntarily close my PIP claim for personal reasons. I’m also on Universal Credit with LCWRA, which meets my financial needs. I have three questions I’d really appreciate advice on: Can I voluntarily close my PIP claim for personal…
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Any help on a partner moving in with me who claims benefit but I dont
Hi, My partner currently claims UC, PIP & LCWRA. He lives in a housing association property so gets the housing element included in his UC claim. He had a brain injury a few years ago which is why he can no longer work and therefore is entitled to higher rate PIP and also LCWRA. We have decided that we would like to live…
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Hi, my name is Tiny_Dancer08! Receive LCWRA while on state pension?
Hi. I was wondering if anyone can advise me. Both myself and partner are on LCWRA. My partner is soon to get his State Pension. Will the LWCRA payment be transferred to me or will my partner still get it. Im in Scotland Btw ☺️
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LCWRA backpay decision timeline
How long does it take to get a decision about backpay in your journal after awarded LCWRA. Thank you.
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Trying to apply for 30 hours funded childcare but running into an issue online
Hey everyone, I am trying to get the 30 hours funded childcare code through our childcare account but I am running into an issue. We are entitled to the 30 hours funded childcare, but not tax free childcare. I am on LCWRA and my partner works full time. When I go to apply through our childcare account, it begins with the…
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REFORM’S VIEW ON WELFARE/ BENEFITS
https://x.com/robertjenrick/status/2055323728939016628?s=46
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Self Employed, LCWRA, end of 'start up'
Hello, I am on UC and was awarded LWCRA due to CFS, hEDs and POTs. I run a small shop/online store. It's not doing so well (not making any money, just about covering costs). I am coming to an end of the 'start up' period for being self employed on UC. It will then be assumed I am paying my self about £800 a month as they…
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WCA for lcw and lcwra
Hi , I just needed some advice and guidance please. I have a severe stammer and severe anxiety, I get pip for this condition and I have applied for lcwra/lcw. I have my assessment In a few weeks time. initially they gave me a telephone assessment but as it’s extremely difficult for me to speak over the phone we changed it…
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Paying
hi I just wanted to ask I receive UC and LWRCA but I have had a really bad few months can I pay for a break away from my money is this allowed I haven’t been spending much due to being ill
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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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LCWRA backpay amount
Hi I’m new on here so please bear with me lol I need to ask I’ve been awarded the higher level on LCWRA only last week my first payment is on the 16th may my first sick note went in on the 1st of November 2025 so my question is how much back pay will I receive and is there a rough date when it gets paid ? Thank you
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REFORM PARTY DECLARES A WAR ON WELFARE BENEFITS
The Reform Party have openly declared a war on benefits, particularly for those on benefits for health. Article here: https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2197803/nigel-farage-there-will-be-riots-war-benefits-britain/amp He’s also said he doesn’t want people working from home anymore.
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Joint to Single Claim Carers Element
Hi everyone, Currently on a joint claim (Basic, LCWRA for me, Carers for partner) but I genuinely think my marriage is over. No housing element as house is mortgaged, no children. If I go to a single claim I believe my LCWRA is protected, but quite honestly I would rely on the £209 carers element to be able to afford…
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applying for pip without much medical evidence
hi everyone. i currently get uc with standard rate, LCWRA and housing element and i suffer from severe depression and anxiety, i was referred for adult autism and adhd on december 2024 and im still awaiting for an assessment and i may also have undiagnosed ptsd and agoraphobia however im really struggling because i was…
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Studying full time on New style ESA&PiP
Hi, plan on notifying the DWP on my starting uni in September. I'm in the support group and receive pip and to my understanding I'm able to study and retain my LCWRA status and my pip won't be affected. I'm aware since I'm only on non means tested benefits the maintenance loan won't affect them, however I am scared they're…
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Advice with moving from lcw to LCWRA
hi, I have been on lcw for a few years now, I attended a meeting at the job centre and they said they require me to fill out another form and go through another assessment which I have done. I am now worried because I’m seeing all these posts that say if you qualify for lcwra and you’ve not provided fit notes that you will…
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REFORM SLASHING BENEFITS
I encourage everyone to look at what Reform is saying about their plans to slash benefits, particularly for the disabled. Make sure you’re aware of that. They will also make all assessments face to face. It’s public knowledge for you to look at yourselves.
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Hi, my name is Andy456! Still waiting for WCA result, any advice?
Hie had work capacity form fill in got my pip but work capacity been waiting 9 months ring them put in my journal no good and had in u v c book no good any one wait this long as don't no what do next thaks
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New dwp get back to work
I keep for some reason get a lady with glasses on on my YouTube home page. She is stating us already on lcwra are going to be forced into work. I'm so unwell. I also receive pip. Got progressive arthritis fibromyalgia and gout. I'm in severe pain throughout most days. Without my benefits I would be homeless. Is this lady…
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UNIVERSAL CREDIT SUBSTANTIAL RISK REQUIREMENT FOR LCWRA
I remember reading somewhere that the Government were looking on tightening up the Substantial Risk requirements in order to qualify for the LCWRA/support group. I'm not sure if these were in the proposals that were shelved in the Welfare Reform attempt earlier this year or if they are still planning on this. Does anyone…
