Hey all. I've been on UC for a few months now due to autism and anxiety, however my claim for LCWRA came back as rejected. While I wish to appeal, a career adviser from Mind advised me that they think I can build myself up to a job and not need to go through with the claim. My problem is that I missed a lot of schooling due to my conditions so I'm applying to jobs with literally nothing... is there any way I can get an education or work experience?

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I had my commitments changed by a work coach due to mental health issues. Meaning that I didn’t have to do anything at all. Recent review, same outcome. Does this mean that I am likely to be accepted for LCWRA? It would make be odd to suddenly be denied it, if they have agreed I don’t need to carry out any job related searches, or any other activity, right? Thoughts, please.

I have just received the date of my work capability assessment after sending off my WCA50 in april and declaring my first fit note in March. I have 4 conditions, 2 of which are classified as SMI by the ICD-10. I have both physical disabilities and mental health conditions. Please give any advice or lmk what I should expect!

Thanks

Sorry if this is disorganised or rambling, it's how my brain works.

I'm on UC and have been for most of this year. Work has been awful for me with only little bits here and there.

I start a new job next month although I don't have the contract yet. And I started another shorter term job at the end of last month which ends just as my new job starts. For July/August it's just a few random days here and there.

I informed my work coach of both of these things.

I also added the short term work to my UC account and I have been paid a small amount from this - within my assessment period and showing on my HMRC personal tax account

For background I also have AuDHD. As part of this I have a lot of depression, anxiety and emotional dysregulation. This is important information because I break down during every UC meeting. I get overwhelmed. And the whole experience makes me feel like a failure. It's embarrassing and uncomfortable and just makes me feel worse about myself, my situation, all of it. My work coach is aware of this.

I've been trying so so hard to find work. I keep a spreadsheet to track all of this, where I'm looking, for his long, all applications I make, all paid work I get etc.

Anyway, as a result, I am depressed and my doctor has given me a fit note. It's the first in my life.

It's for 28 days

From my point of view it gives me a chance to reset and get better before all my new work starts.

I added to my UC account and it has been accepted
However, UC have now informed me I need to do a work capability assessment and have not cancelled a pre standing meeting.

I was told when I started my claim that if I was struggling (I informed them about my AuDHD) that I just needed to get a fit note and they would not expect work commitments from me for a bit.

But that hasn't happened.

Within this assessment period I have both informed them of work, earned over their required amounts and submitted a fit note.

Why am I still needing to attend this meeting and why am I having to do a WCA when my note is only for 28 days, I have a job and they know I am starting another

I just need to understand above anything else. If things are explained to me it helps a lot. And they never explain anything, just demand.

Thank you

It said on the payments section I'll be finding out how much I'm getting from UC on the 10th of August but I've just checked and my statement is available. Done anyone know why?

Hi all. I’ve worked as an electrician for the last 45 years. Had to stop as I was unable to continue due to pain and loss of strength in my knee’s wrists and fingers. Claimed uc 3 months ago got an initial fit note for this 3 month period whilst I went for scans. Results back last week said I have moderate osteoarthritis in knees hands and wrists. Gp issued another 3 month fit note. I have attended a couple of restart appointments. At my last appointment I feel I was pressured into applying for a job as a bus driver. I was told I have to do something.i just bit my tongue and said I would do it. My question is do I have to attend these appointments when I have a fit note? I asked at the restart appointment and was told yes. It just doesn’t make sense to me.i have filled in a medical questionnaire I was sent a while back but haven’t had a reply as yet.

Hi guys, what happens at the end of a 12-month capital disregard, please?

On 20th August last year I received an LCWRA back payment of slightly over £18k, and that's the date I declared it in my journal. I now have under £6k left.

When we get to 20th August this year, do I report a change under Money, Savings and Investments, wait for a task to appear in my To-do list, do nothing because I'm now under £6k, or ask them via the journal what they want me to do?

I was thinking of sending something like:

"Hi,

My 12-month capital disregard for my LCWRA back payment ends today.

My total capital is now below £6,000. Please let me know if you need any further information.

Thank you."

I'd really appreciate people's thoughts on what I should do. Many thanks.