Work Capability Assessment (LCWRA)

poppy12345

Jack_bauer24 said:

sammyjammy said:

Jack_bauer24 said:

Update: I received my UC50 form yesterday, and I got my neighbour above me to post it on the end of our Grove (even though it was hard as I suffer from social anxiety, I had no choice, as I have Agoraphobia)

But I forgot to add my medical note, what my GP sent me, so hopefully, they will gather evidence by contacting my GP. But all of my current conditions state this and I don't know what it means?

1. 8 May 2024 6:24 pm

Social phobia

Significance: Significant

Status: Active

2. 26 April 2024 12:23 pm

Agoraphobia

Significance: Significant

Status: Active

Does anyone know what that means (Significant, means?) is that mean it's not serious? and will that reduce of me getting LCWRA? I am getting worried now. 

Did you complete and send it back in the same day?  Did you have any assistance with it?

Yes, I completed it and posted it on the same day as I got my neighbour above me to post it on the end of our Grove. No, I filled it in on my own. 

Blimey that was rather a quick turnaround. It takes me at least a couple of weeks, sometimes longer to fill out that form. 

Jack_bauer24

poppy12345 said:

Jack_bauer24 said:

sammyjammy said:

Jack_bauer24 said:

Update: I received my UC50 form yesterday, and I got my neighbour above me to post it on the end of our Grove (even though it was hard as I suffer from social anxiety, I had no choice, as I have Agoraphobia)

But I forgot to add my medical note, what my GP sent me, so hopefully, they will gather evidence by contacting my GP. But all of my current conditions state this and I don't know what it means?

1. 8 May 2024 6:24 pm

Social phobia

Significance: Significant

Status: Active

2. 26 April 2024 12:23 pm

Agoraphobia

Significance: Significant

Status: Active

Does anyone know what that means (Significant, means?) is that mean it's not serious? and will that reduce of me getting LCWRA? I am getting worried now. 

Did you complete and send it back in the same day?  Did you have any assistance with it?

Yes, I completed it and posted it on the same day as I got my neighbour above me to post it on the end of our Grove. No, I filled it in on my own. 

Blimey that was rather a quick turnaround. It takes me at least a couple of weeks, sometimes longer to fill out that form. 

Haha, I just want to get on this LCWRA as soon as possible before Job Centre gets in touch with appointments. 

Robbie64

Jack_bauer24 said:

Muttleythefrog said:

Jack_bauer24 said:

sammyjammy said:

Jack_bauer24 said:

Update: I received my UC50 form yesterday, and I got my neighbour above me to post it on the end of our Grove (even though it was hard as I suffer from social anxiety, I had no choice, as I have Agoraphobia)

But I forgot to add my medical note, what my GP sent me, so hopefully, they will gather evidence by contacting my GP. But all of my current conditions state this and I don't know what it means?

1. 8 May 2024 6:24 pm

Social phobia

Significance: Significant

Status: Active

2. 26 April 2024 12:23 pm

Agoraphobia

Significance: Significant

Status: Active

Does anyone know what that means (Significant, means?) is that mean it's not serious? and will that reduce of me getting LCWRA? I am getting worried now. 

Did you complete and send it back in the same day?  Did you have any assistance with it?

Yes, I completed it and posted it on the same day as I got my neighbour above me to post it on the end of our Grove. No, I filled it in on my own. 

Hopefully next week they'll confirm it is on their system i.e. received/scanned.

I also hope you made a strong case for a LCWRA descriptor (or more than one) in your returned form. I do have some concern perhaps like others.... but also make sure any supporting evidence gets into play too as they will not ask for it.

Thanks, yes, I sent all my medical evidence like screenshots of my medical conditions etc on my NHS GP app to this email address (the first email at the top) on this website: Contact Us - Health Assessment Advisory Service (chdauk.co.uk) 

When I called today, they have confirmed that they have received my medical evidence and they have accepted them which I sent to them in my email address, so, it's just waiting on that UC50 form now  

You could adopt a belt and braces approach and also email the screenshots / photocopies / scans of the form that you took with your mobile. As you have posted that your benefit won't be affected if the UC50 doesn't arrive this means that you have a "Vulnerable" marker on your file (I do too) but it won't do any harm to email in a copy of what you have stored on your phone / computer. A vulnerable marker means that ultimately a UC50 (ESA50 for ESA) isn't a necessity for a WCA to be carried out in case the person struggles with the process and doesn't return the form (and as you've posted, your benefit won't be affected if the form doesn't arrive or is delayed) so if you email what you do have then they will still have your form and your answers on their file.

I have read at other boards about people emailing the form to CHDA as well as posting it.

Jack_bauer24

Hi, on another subject apart from my PIP which is finally over and I am sorted with PIP now, I got another matter, I got my assessment next Wednesday by phone with Centre for Health and Disability Assessments as at the moment, I am only on LCW, but I really need to get on to LCWRA due to my health issues etc.

Anyway, I asked them to record the assessment which they noted down, but once the assessment is finished and recorded, will they send me a cd after the assessment? as when I recorded my assessment for PIP, they sent me a cd in the post. I am just wondering, will this be the same as PIP, or do I need to request the cd to be posted to me? 

Any advice would be welcome, thank you in advance. 

Jack_bauer24

I just had my assessment for Work Capability Assessment this morning, If things don't work out and I don't get placed on to LCWRA, do they give you a chance to appeal the decision? or when they make the first decision, is that final? 

Spoonie_Turtle

You can challenge the decision in the usual way - Mandatory Reconsideration first, then appeal to tribunal if need be.

HillStreetBlues

Jack_bauer24 said:

I just had my assessment for Work Capability Assessment this morning, If things don't work out and I don't get placed on to LCWRA, do they give you a chance to appeal the decision? or when they make the first decision, is that final? 

You can appeal.
When I was on ESA I as put in WRAG (same as LCW), as the were leaving be alone I didn't bother to appeal. Was like that for a number of years until it all changed and had to go to meeting etc, so asked for ressentiment but group unchanged. So I appealed and the Tribunal put me in  Support Group (LCWRA).

I did have another assessment last year (after moving to UC), and was plain sailing kept in LCWRA

Jack_bauer24

Update: I got my outcome this afternoon, I have been put on LCWRA , I am so happy. Will I get any backpay from this? I handed my three month fit note in April and it's due to run out in a few weeks time. 

Spoonie_Turtle

Jack_bauer24 said:

Update: I got my outcome this afternoon, I have been put on LCWRA , I am so happy. Will I get any backpay from this? I handed my three month fit note in April and it's due to run out in a few weeks time. 

No it's only been just over 2 months since starting the process.  You'll be eligible for the LCWRA element from the fourth full assessment period after reporting your health conditiom to start the WCA process.  Edit: I coukd be wrong, sorry.

Congratulations on getting a favourable result.

poppy12345

Jack_bauer24 said:

Update: I got my outcome this afternoon, I have been put on LCWRA , I am so happy. Will I get any backpay from this? I handed my three month fit note in April and it's due to run out in a few weeks time. 

Didn't you already have LCW before this? If you did and you actually reported changes to your health condition which prompted a review then the extra money will be from the assessment period in which you reported the changes. 

If it was a review started by UC (I don't think it was because you were providing fit notes) then the extra money is paid from the assessment period in which the decision was made. Either way, there's no waiting period for you.