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REFORM’S VIEW ON WELFARE/ BENEFITS
https://x.com/robertjenrick/status/2055323728939016628?s=46
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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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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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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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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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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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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 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…
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What is a “personal action” for descriptor 13A?
I am in the process of deciding whether to request mandatory reconsideration for being put in the LCW group instead of the LCWRA group. I should theoretically qualify based on 19d and 20d alone (- 19d. Owing to a severe disorder of mood or behaviour, fails to convey food or drink to the claimant's own mouth without…
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ESA Migrated to UC last year, Possible move with Parent
Hello so i'm just looking for some advice please, i'm currently in receipt on UC LCWRA with full transitional protection i currently live in a one bedroom place while also being in receipt of enhanced rate pipe care/mobility, i receive financial help within UC towards rent/council tax, my parent has cancer and is…
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Hi, my name is chan69! When should I receive my LCWRA money?
hi I handed my forms in October 2026. I’ve just had my to but the money January is that right?
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lcwra
i have a letter from gps saying i can not work, i asked uc for a review for lcwra in nov 2023 was fobbed off for 2 years so got in touch with citazns advice who told me to put in a complaint and ring and ask again for review which i got nov 2025 yes 2 years after asking it was accepted now 2025 and got paid from nov 2025…
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Hi, my name is EzeeEzee! LCWRA backdating issues
Title: URGENT: LCWRA Backdating to March 2022 – Official Error & System Failures Message: Hi everyone, I am looking for urgent advice on a backdating case for Universal Credit. I have ADHD and Autism, and the DWP’s handling of my case has caused me extreme stress and "rage-baiting" over the last month. The Situation: I…
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Running Art Commissions and Etsy with LCWRA
So for a while, I believed I couldn't do any kind of work at all on this, but I've been reading around and seen work is allowed so long as it isn't contradicting to what was told to them originally. I am mostly non verbal outside of my family and friend groups, and likely to have panic attacks in stressful situations (any…
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Hi, my name is George444! LCWRA and sick notes
I first submitted sick notes on the 10th November 2025. I have continued to submit sick notes. I was awarded LCWRA on 6th February 2026. Could you tell me when I'll receive any extra financial help?
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Had wca assessment need reassurance
HHi Im new i had to join uc last July in aug i sent 1st fir note cover until Dec i have sent a 2nd in dec continuous. Sent wca form back in September 25 hadf2f assessment on 20th jan. Im wondering how long it take for decision. The hcp dr ask about work that was 20plus yrs ago. How far bus stop I said idk 10min on a good…
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pip review and LCWRA
hey all, I am currently in receipt of higher rate daily element and higer rate mobility element of pip won via tribunal in 2025 also LCWRA, my award for pip is due for review November 26. I am very concerned that if I don't get the higher rate daily living again i will be assessed as a new claimant meaning that I will need…
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Serco WCA Wait times?
Hello, I'm wondering about the WCA wait times in general or specifically with Serco. I have tried to google but can only find information about the wait for the result /after/ the assessment. I returned my UC50 in october and it has almost been 6 months. I've been told this is an usually long time but I am not sure. I have…
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LCWRA reassessments
Hi, I last had a wca reassessment form arrive Jan 2024 (after being left alone for over 8 yrs) and i received a decision of LCWRA/support group mid April 2024, after being in the other group- cant remember what it was called. I have a long term condition ME/CFS for over 25 years. Its now coming up to 2 years since that…
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Future of CB-ESA & other Green Paper proposals not included in the UC & PIP Bill
I’m starting this thread with the permission of @Albus_Scope at @Community_Scope The purpose of the thread is to focus of those areas of the Green Paper that were open to consultation until 30 June and do not form part of the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill that is currently making its way through…
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Lwcra and going abroad for health reasons
Good morning family, I was thinking of going abroad to sort my health out, my CKD issues, and other health problems. I want to take two months as it takes time to get things done back home. One question, do I have to tell UC about this on the journal and two would they want evidence when I come back home that I actually…
