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Utilising AI to respond to complex government requests.
I recently used DeepSeek R32 an AI application in order to respond to a dispute regarding UC and pensions. I found it very useful so I asked members here if it would be helpful in their own responses to what can be very complex and daunting requests from UC and probably most departments of government. To be clear, if this…
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WCA WHILE WAITING MR
Hi im abit confused and hope someone can help with some information. I was given a WCA at the beginning of Sept of this year and was told I was fit for work (previously LCW but health declined so I asked for an assessment) I have put in a MR but because I was found fit for work I was made to attend an appointment with my…
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Work capability Health Assessment
Hello, First post here. Looking for anyone with experiences with the decision made on their Work Capability Health Assessment. I've been on UC since 2020 following redundancy due to Covid. I have various health issues even before Covid and had a Brain Injury which pretty much changed everything. Always been grateful with…
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Hi, my name is Debz25!
Hi my daughter has just had to claim UC in her own right as is now 19years so I've now lost child element and disability element..but she claims PIP enhanced in both..she has to goto an interview to discuss her work capability etc she is adhd and has autism sleep disorder eating disorder social anxiety and a whole lot…
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UC managed migration guide
There's been a lot of threads recently regarding questions for managed migration so I thought I would put together a guide and make it as easy to understand as I possible can. (if that's at all possible) New Style ESA and old Contribution-based ESA Those claiming New Style ESA or the old Contributions based ESA will not be…
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ESA without reassessment for many years
I'm hearing about and reading an increasing number of posts from ESA claimants who have not been assessed for many years. This was true for me when I was on IR-ESA and has continued on CB-ESA. Is this simply attributable to back-logs? Or are we assessed every three years in some back office using what data they hold…
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An extremely long wait for my WCA appointment
Hi, Does anyone know the average waiting time for a WCA? I submitted my WCA form on 4th February, 2024, and 14 months later, I am still waiting!! I constantly keep getting fobbed off with "you're in the queue." Surely it's not right to have to wait this long? I don't know how they don't feel embarrassed. As you can…
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Schedule 10 Para 2 UC Reg 2013 refusal - DWP Discrimination?
I would be grateful for any advice and assistance on the following matter: I am a Universal Credit Claimant. I have been refused an MR. The facts are: I have a second property which is occupied by my mother. My mother is of elderly of age (not state pension age) and has longstanding medical conditions – type 1 diabetes…
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Work Capability refused Spine Stenosis
Hi I'm looking for advice, I'm confused and fed up. I worked has a care assistant in nursing homes from the age 19 - 31, had my children then I worked then has a shop assistant which involved lifting heavy items. I have had back problems since i was 31 which my doctor said was wear and tear from caring and from pregnancy,…
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Actual Earnings Threshold and health condition
Hi bit of a complicated one for my friend. She has a term time job and had to reduce her hours a few months ago due to health issues and edging on the side of a break down. Her work reduced her hours under a reasonable adjustment. So now she works 19.5hrs a week. She is just under the AET so is being called in every 4…
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Health assessment
I had my health assessment, I recorded the first half an hour. Since I heard myself back on the recording, it sounds like a completely different person. I cringed at my answers, I’m worried again now. 🥹 Sorry, I’m a born worrier. I’ve tried posting here but have made a mess of that too, I’m useless.
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Lcwra - still waiting for an assessment, what do I do? Will it affect my PIP?
Hi I'm just wondering if anyone can help & answer this question. I've applied for lcwra filled out a form UC50 last year July 2024. But its been a year now and they haven't responded. What do I do? I'm on pip also & I'm sooo upset they have just ignored me hanging. Also if I do get the lcwra, will it affect my pip? I…
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LCWRA GP FORM AND WC ASSESSMENT
Hi apologies if this is not in the correct place to post this is my very first post! I have applied for LCWRA and have sent off my forms and they requested my GP fill in the UC113 form to confirm my disabilities. I have had confirmation today they have received it. I am just wondering for anyone that has had their GP also…
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How to fill in UC50 as an appointee
How do I fill in the form as an appointee? Do I use the person's name or do I write it as if it was them speaking ?
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UC, WCA & DWP
Hi all, I'm hoping you can help, posting on behalf of a friend who is unable to post themselves. My friend was switched over from tax credits to UC in September 2025 (single parent, 1 dependant age 12+, multiple health conditions including ASD, has worked mainly part-time for the past several years, in receipt of PIP -…
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Work capability assessment cancelled 3 hours before appointment
All week I have been anxious , not be able to sleep and making sure my notes are all done just for them to cancel for an it problems. I know it's not their fault but I really was looking forward for this to over .
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12 months migration - what if UC50 not looked at in 12 months?
Hello, I applied for UC when child tax credit ended, and I migrated. I took out a private pension from an old job as I could not cope with the fear of UC. So I now have savings above 16k. (not a fortune but enough to get essentials - i have a concrete floor in my living room, need major essential items etc and will still…
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Hi, my name is 1515!
Good morning I need assistance to fill my capability for work questionnaire please
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UC Work Capability Assessment process
Hello all, I'm new to the community and would like to ask some questions regarding the UC Work Capability Assessment process. Is the Work Capability Assessment still conducted over the phone or in person now? How often do you have a WCA after the first one? Is it reviewed annually or every couple of years? Additionally,…
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Hi, my name is marc69! need help to understand the work capability assessment please. I have been...
Hi need help to understand the work capability assessment please...I have been found to limited capability for work but have not mentioned in their letter if I was entitled to any further help...thank you
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Wrong date on claim
Hi..after submitting my claim and filling in esa50 and also had my esa assessment I realised I've put the wrong date on my claim when I wanted it to start from for some strange reason I put the 9th may on I submitting claim on 17th April but I wanted my claim to start from 18th February when my fit note started I rang dwp…
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Transferring WCA from ESA to UC
Hi, I've been on New style ESA for about 2 years while I was with my partner. My payments were always nil because I didn't pay enough NI contributions prior to claiming. I was unable to claim UC while with my partner due to his income. The sole reason for being on new style ESA was to receive my national insurance credits…
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Fit Note expiring on Sunday 01/06/25. JC+ booked me work appointment the day after 02/06/26
Hi all, As the title says - my first fit note expires this Sunday 01/06/25. JC+ booked me a worked focused interview appointment for Monday 02/06/26. Is this normal? It says I have until 22nd of June to provide the next fit note in another message regarding the expiry of the fit note. It's confusing. I suffer from OCDs,…
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Hi, my name is bierman! How long does the work capability process take?
how long doees it take for working capability to be dealt with
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LCW to LCWRA advice
Hi hope someone can help. I have LCW from Jan 2020. I have just reported a new/worsening condition and asked wether I need to provide any fit note and was told no see screenshot below I have seen on here many times that to be eligible for back pay if LCWRA decision is made, it only applies if fit notes have been submitted…
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Eligible for disability premium?
Hi, so I have been awarded Pip at the enhanced rate am I eligible for a disability premium? I am under the state pension age , I currently get universal credit and limited work capability I do not work . It’s a single account and no one is getting the carers element from my claim . Also what is the disability enhanced…
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WCA - Questions?
Morning, I have just had a text to say I have a telephone assessment for WCA in a few days time, suppose I will receive the letter shortly. I have never had an assessment before and I sent in over 300 pages worth of medical reports with the questionnaire (I had to pay for parcel postage). So I am not sure what they are…
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Filling out the capability questionaire
Hi, I'm filling out the capability for work questionnaire. Can I put my mum down as someone who knows my disability. I do not feel like anyone knows my disability very well, even my orthopedic surgeon seems to write down on my letters that I am walking well when its extremely difficult for me. I have mild CP, I am…
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No LCWRA reassessment in 5 years
Hello, I had my annual mental health check up at my GP's recently and the mental health nurse said something that worried me about my universal credit LCWRA status. History: I was awarded UC LCWRA and PIP over 5 years ago for Psychosis and anxiety and was seeing CAMEO (mental health outpatients team in my area). While I…
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Hi, my name is unknown_s123! When will I receive my LCWRA payment?
Hi , I submitted my first sick note on my journal on the 28th November 2024 I then had my Work Capability Assessment on 17th March 2025 and was then awarded LCWRA on the 31st March 2025 I Normally get paid on the 18th of each month I have just checked my April statement and it only includes my UC allowance and not my…
