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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…
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Limited work capability
My son Nicholas [removed by moderator] Has Autism which was diagnosed at 4 he is now 51. He has never had payed employment and now on Universal Credit I would like help to get him Limited work Capability as the keep telling me he can work
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Return of the WCA
It must be about 11 years since my first and last WCA. I'm in the Support Group with LCWRA. I’ll never get better. The best I can hope for is a plateau. Reading today’s news, I’m wondering how soon I’ll be “called up”:…
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Health (voluntary) appointment by phone - voluntary or not?
Hi everyone, This is my first post, so hello to everyone. I am in the LCWRA support group. I was told to sign into my journal to see a new message. The message was titled: 'Attend your Work coach support: Health (voluntary) appointment by phone.' However, when I opened it, it did not say, as some other people online have…
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Had my WCA awaiting decision
I have been receiving LCW for the past few years. Last year, my health worsened, so I notified Universal Credit. They sent me a form to complete in February 2025. After waiting a year, I finally had my WCA via a telephone appointment March 2, 2026. I would like to know the typical waiting time to hear back from the…
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Is there still a reassessment backlog?
I'm on new style ESA in the support group with life long conditions, I noticed it said I'd be put in for reassessment after a year but is that just a guideline and the date is likely to come and go because of the bag logs? I'm worried because I just had my PIP renewed and it was the fastest it's ever been renewed so was…
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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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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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Future welfare cuts
Alan Milburn going after the long term sick
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Do I need to inform PIP and UC of my son's upcoming panproctocolectomy?
Hi, my son receives enhanced daily living of PIP and standard mobility. He also receives LCWRA of universal credit.I am also his appointee .He has severe Crohn's disease and severe anxiety that's affects his daily living. His review/reassessments are due November. He has surgery next month for a panproctocolectomy. Do I…
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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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Unaffordable public transport
It used to cost me £10 per week to put fuel into my car to visit my Daughter and Grandchildren in the next village (rough terrain and poor mobility means walking isn't an option sadly). Now it takes over an hour to get there and £7 per visit on public transport which has made seeing my family more than once a month…
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UC April 2026 changes
Hi all, I'm new to this. I've been on UC LCWRA component since the start of lockdowns. Just heard about the April 2026 changes and I'm panicking about it for a possible future reassessment although this would be my very first assessment. I'm on ADP (Scottish equivalent to PIP). Im on the Autistic spectrum. I'm unsure if…
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House benefit help
Hello there I'm going through a end of marriage and been told I need to move out of my family home I can't work any more from a injury I had I'm on UC lcwra and pip full mobility And just my marriage as now got to the point of over we both agree for me to move out but I can only find places to rent some are ok at prices…
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Concerned for current claimants and future claimants when they have another assessment
This bill should still be scrapped. Im due another assessment in 2029 as my current award runs out in 2030. Also my conditions have worsened but im to afraid to report this to the dwp as I will have to be re assessed meaning I could lose my claim and receive a new one later down the line which could mean still having my…
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Claim letter only entitled until December 2026
Hi I've just received a letter saying what I'm entitled to I'm in the support group.I carnt remember what last year's letter said, however it says I'm entitled to limited capability for work addition because I'm in the support group an il get £145.90 a fortnight an it's based on national insurance contribution record.…
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Hi, my name is JannieG! Work and LCWRA
Hi Everyone. My partner and I are newbies to UC. We began a claim in December and my partner has just applied for LCWRA. I am currently out of work and hope in the future to get something part time that fits alongside Caring. Should I find work that fits the schedule would this income directly affect LCWRA? Many Thanks.
