LCWRA urinary incontinence

Hi Bear1980,

Have a read of the BenefitsandWork guide on the WCA ( work capabilities assessment ).
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/?dlp=6797196649efd from page 67.
Note that you don’t only score points if you actually have episodes of incontinence,
but also if you have to manage your life in such a way that you are always close to a toilet in order to avoid doing so.

Let me know how you get on.
David

Hi Bear1980,

See below the relevant extracts from the BenefitsandWork guide on this subject--
"The descriptors: what the law says you score points for
9. Absence or loss of control whilst conscious leading to extensive evacuation of the
bowel and/or bladder, other than enuresis (bed-wetting), despite the wearing or use of
any aids or adaptations which are normally, or could reasonably be, worn or used.
(a) At least once a month experiences:
(i) loss of control leading to extensive evacuation of the bowel and/or voiding of the bladder;
or
(ii) substantial leakage of the contents of a collecting device, sufficient to require cleaning
and a change in clothing. 15 points
(b) The majority of the time is at risk of loss of control leading to extensive evacuation of the
bowel and/or voiding of the bladder, sufficient to require cleaning and a change in clothing, if
not able to reach a toilet quickly. 6 points
(c) None of the above apply. 0 points

---

and----
Do you have to wash or change your clothes because of difficulty controlling your
bladder, bowels or collecting device?
Collecting devices include stoma bags and catheters.
 Yes – weekly
 Yes – monthly
 Yes – less than monthly
 Yes – but only if I cannot reach a toilet quickly
 No
If you tick ‘Yes – weekly’ you are assessing yourself as scoring 15 points and also as being eligible for the support group.

Hope this helps
David