Forms from Universal Credit?

Hi Brian

I believe that there is no extension available for completing the WCA form unlike a PIP2 form even if you are told that you can have one!

You can return the form Late but I don't advise this, it would be better if you return the form by the required date and then send any evidence that you are able to collect as soon as you get it. Take a note of the address on the envelope for the form and send them to this, send a copy to the DWP office dealing with your claim, both with a covering letter explaining what they are.

Our Claim guide is available on the following link if you have not already found it.
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/esa1

Gary

Hi Brian

Thats the first stage completed so well done, did you send the forms off by recorded delivery?

If you have a look at our PIP guide at the link below you will see that there are 17 pages about the telephone assessment, starting at page 105.

A lot of the questions are those that would have been asked if you had a face to face assessment.

www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants

- Write yourself a bullet point list of any particular points you want to get over, so you have it by you during the assessment, tick them as you cover them during the assessment.
- have paper and pens to hand to make any notes such as the assessors name, date, time
- make sure you are seated in a comfortable chair, you are going to be there a while and at table to make notes
- if you can't hear or understand what is being asked then ask them to repeat the question
- don’t let the assessor rush you and get you flustered.
- don't forget to have a glass of water if needed so you don't get a dry throat and lose your voice!

Don't forget to contact DWP 48 hours after the assessment and ask for a copy of the assessors report called PA4.

Gary