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1 week 3 days ago #304805 by siriuscat
ESA migration - New Health Conditions was created by siriuscat
Hi, advice much appreciated.
I've been on income related ESA LCWRA for 10+ years and am about to migrate to UC. My ongoing health issues for ESA have not changed and are still ongoing.
However, late 2023 I was in a serious traffic collision. I now have new health conditions on top of my original ones. I did not, and have not informed the DWP about my new conditions.
During migration, should I add my new conditions or might this cause 'Change of Circumstances' problems? Should I wait until I have migrated and add them at a later date?

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1 week 3 days ago #304808 by David
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Hi siriuscat

I would not mention your health conditions during UC Migration. All you need to do is inform them that you have Support Group/LCWRA status.

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1 week 3 days ago #304811 by siriuscat
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Thank you David.
Forgive me but do you mean not to mention ANY of my health conditions during UC migration?

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1 week 3 days ago #304829 by David
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Yes, there is no need to mention any as you are in the Support/LCWRA group.

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1 week 2 days ago #304875 by siriuscat
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Hi,
I've been studying the migration guide and it says:

Tell us the conditions you have – you simply need to list the names of any medical
conditions/health problems/disabilities – one per box


So do I list the names of my medical conditions?
Thanks

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1 week 2 days ago #304882 by David
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Hi siriuscat

You don't have to at all if you are in the Support/LCWRA group.
However you should if you are in the WRAG/LCW group as you will be interviewed in the future by a Work Coach who will want to prepare you for employment.

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