Diagnoses on UC50 form

Hi there,

I’m doing my UC claim after receiving migration letter (from ESA support group)

My official diagnosis on my medical records is ME/CFS. I will include this in the UC50 form for sure but I’m wondering whether to put my other possible diagnoses as well.

1. i.e. does having all possible diagnoses on UC50 form help if I am assessed with a WCA, or is the info on UC50 form not relevant to WCA?

2. I have spoken to my GP about depression and anxiety so should I put these as well (I’m not sure if these are official diagnoses of medical conditons or not?). Perhaps it can’t hurt to include it though?

3. I don’t think I have an official diagnosis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder, but fit all the criteria and have spoke to GP about these symptoms, so might be able to get this diagnosis relatively easily (I have a supportive GP). Is it worth trying to get this diagnosis from my GP before submiting my UC claim?

4. I have recently had treatment with a private Trauma therapist that says I fulfil the disgnositic criteria for CPTSD but the NICE guidelines are "occasionally, a primary care physician with appropriate training and experience may be able to confirm the diagnosis. However, in most cases, referral to a mental health specialist with expertise in managing post-traumatic stress disorder is required.” I think it will be difficult and stressful to get this official diagnosis if can’t get from GP.
a) Can/should I put diagnosis of CPTSD on UC50 form if not officially diagnosed by NHS therapist and not on my current medical notes? I’m guessing not…
b) how worthwhile would it be for me to pursue getting this official diagnosis - I think it will be quite stressful and hard to get, so only want to do it if it will strengthen my case if I’m assessed with a WCA.

In general I’m wondering if I should prep as much as possible now for a possible WCA by pushing for medical diagnoses and getting my medical records updated to reflect this?

Thanks so much for your help
Chloe

Thank you.

I want to start gathering supporting evidence for how i meet the descriptors in case I have a WCA. What are the best types of evidence to get? I have a supportive GP.

Thanks,
Chloe

thank you. I’m not sure which guide you mean - do you mean the WCA handbook?

thanks
Chloe