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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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UC work coach sessions are a waste of time while waiting for WCA
Hi all, I'm in that place with UC where I am waiting for a WCA. I have been reporting Fits Notes for the 3 months so far and last week had my 3rd call with my UC work coach. I'm feeling extremely uncomfortable about these sessions and they are starting to trigger my anxiety and PTSD. I have fit notes so my UC work coach…
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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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UC/WCARA Help Needed
Hi SC I need some help in understanding my situation for WCARA, Previously on UC and getting the WCARA, for over one year, I needed to sign off and now have just signed back on to UC, The person said on the interview that I would not need to redo the assessments for the WCARA as you only need to do this once, is this…
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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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still LCW 😭
I got a message from UC a few days ago saying that I had a message on my UC, so my fiancé had a look for me and it was the decision on my WCA saying that I'm still LCW. It's upset me as I'm hoping to start volunteering at my local hospital, but I don't know if I'm still allowed to or not 🥺
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Question regarding the actual mechanism of implementing proposed WCA changes
I'm trying to avoid the doom and gloom of the other posts, so I just wanted to check something I genuinely haven't been able to get information on and wanted to know - if Labour does go ahead with WCA changes (either the Tory's or others), how easy is that for them? Like, can the DWP just change their assessment criteria…
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Labour are following through with Tory plans in regards of reforming the WCA
https://www.removepaywall.com/search?url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/10/17/benefits-bill-cut-3bn-budget/ Labour will cut £3 billion from the welfare bill by reforming the WCA, they're pushing through the Tories' reform and the 3 billion over 4 years is baked into treasury statistics/plans already. I don't…
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Read between the lines
For all those who receive PIP, so far, no PIP has been mentioned, so please stop the panic mode. At the moment we are looking for WCA criteria changes, only. Please stop mixing PIP into what is currently is said, which is WCA and pushing people with less serious conditions to work. PIP is irrelevant to working or not,…
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ESA to Tax credits to UC
Hi, just joined to see if I can get some help. I was initially on ESA in the support group, I then decided to try self employment so closed ESA claim and went to Tac Credits, I got the disability element of Tax Credits, due to entitlement from being ESA support group. I got a managed migration notice to claim UC. This was…
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Work capability assesment changed to phone appointment. Email evidence?
Hey all. So today I was due a face to face assesment but they called and cancelled and they said my new appointment will be a phone assesment. My question is, am I able to email medical evidence on this phone assesment? I had more evidence for the assessor today. Thanks.
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For Poppy - help to trace a post please?
Hello Poppy, I'm trying to trace a post you replied to earlier this month about a Tribunal Decision Notice dated 23/04/2024 and held in Manchester. I saved the Decision Notice because I wanted to understand it better and I do now but can't find the thread. It concerned LCW/LCWRA and WRAG/Support Group status. Are you able…
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UC50 and LCWRA
Hello My husband and I are now on UC, I've recently been sent a UC50 form as I have CP, anxiety and depression, mild-moderate hearing loss and I can't work. It says to attach medical evidence on the form but how exactly am I meant to do that? I have my medical history from when I was a child but I don't have any kind of…
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Got my work capability assessment appointment letter today
I had a nice surprise when I opened my letter as they're going to phone me instead of me having a face to face appointment. My previous WCA was face to face and my fiancé was with me, but this time it's over the phone and it's an afternoon appointment.
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Medical evidence
hi all! I’m applying for enhanced benefits using a UC50 form, which suggests to include medical documentation. Can I use hospital discharge letters for this? I have many because of mental health related admissions, inclusive of suicide attempts, but I’m a bit worried about them for some reason. It’s a really personal…
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LCWRA and FIT NOTES
Hello everyone I had a telephone assessment yesterday. And now waiting for a decision. Very anxious and my anxiety is terrible right now. The assessor was very understanding, for some reason she only asked questions about my mental health even though I have serious mobility issues. She said she had enough information after…
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Government changes do benefits article
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Organise open letter/Petition
I just signed this important open letter on Organise, please can you add your name? Stop demonising disabled people! https://organise.network/s/df22bb49824f
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WCA Changes
So what are Labour's options of changes to WCA etc. Can they completely follow what the Conservatives came out with in November (I guess they can but probably won't) Can they cherry pick Conservative Idea's and add their own? Can they completely ignore the lot and go with their own ideas? Will they need to do consultations…
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Sending further evidence
Hi everyone, hope you’re all doing well. I have a WCA via telephone, I need to send more further medical evidence , Does anyone know where I can find the postal address so I can send my evidence ? birmingham West Midlands is where the assessment centre is located , can anyone provide me with the address please or the…
