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1 month 1 week ago #309203 by xerox
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I'd be really grateful for advice. After applying online for credits only New Style ESA and sending loads of medical evidence with the completed ESA 50 Capability for Work assessment form, my son has been told on the phone that he has been awarded a contribution ESA only until 1.9.2026 and doesn't need to send any sick notes till then.
The advisor from DWP also said that he was awarded this because he's been put in the LCW group. We don't have a letter saying this and she said they don't send one.
I asked her if he's in the LCWRA group - as he's mostly in bed and can't get out - but she was a bit vague on this.
What's my next step? Can I apply for UC for my son if he's not in the LCWRA group but only LCW group - and also I don't have any evidence in a letter that he is even in the LCW group. Or is is just on the DWP system and when he applies for UC, he will automatically be put in the UC limited capability for work and related activity group?
As he works an hour a day when well enough with a little business that we help him with he needs to get a work allowance with UC.
I'm not sure how to proceed and would really appreciate some advice here.
Thanks so much.
I'd be really grateful for advice. After applying online for credits only New Style ESA and sending loads of medical evidence with the completed ESA 50 Capability for Work assessment form, my son has been told on the phone that he has been awarded a contribution ESA only until 1.9.2026 and doesn't need to send any sick notes till then.
The advisor from DWP also said that he was awarded this because he's been put in the LCW group. We don't have a letter saying this and she said they don't send one.
I asked her if he's in the LCWRA group - as he's mostly in bed and can't get out - but she was a bit vague on this.
What's my next step? Can I apply for UC for my son if he's not in the LCWRA group but only LCW group - and also I don't have any evidence in a letter that he is even in the LCW group. Or is is just on the DWP system and when he applies for UC, he will automatically be put in the UC limited capability for work and related activity group?
As he works an hour a day when well enough with a little business that we help him with he needs to get a work allowance with UC.
I'm not sure how to proceed and would really appreciate some advice here.
Thanks so much.
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1 month 1 week ago #309226 by David
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Replied by David on topic Credits only New Style ESA - son been awarded but what now?
Hi xerox
Yes you can make a UC claim for your son if you are his Appointee. His LCW status would automatically be assigned to UC and he would have a Work Allowance.
It looks as if he had a paper based WCA and you can get the assessors report by phoning ESA and asking for a copy of the ESA85A form.
Let me know how you get on.
David
Yes you can make a UC claim for your son if you are his Appointee. His LCW status would automatically be assigned to UC and he would have a Work Allowance.
It looks as if he had a paper based WCA and you can get the assessors report by phoning ESA and asking for a copy of the ESA85A form.
Let me know how you get on.
David
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1 month 1 week ago #309239 by xerox
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Hi David,
Thanks so much for your help. Can I further ask: what about the 'Related Activity' part of the LCW status? Will he have got that too? Or will this show up in the report you mention (which I will definitely ask for a copy of).
I decided not to become my son's appointee but DWP seem happy for me to deal with his PIP application and talk to me and my husband with my son's verbal permission. Is it the same with UC?
Thanks again so much?
Thanks so much for your help. Can I further ask: what about the 'Related Activity' part of the LCW status? Will he have got that too? Or will this show up in the report you mention (which I will definitely ask for a copy of).
I decided not to become my son's appointee but DWP seem happy for me to deal with his PIP application and talk to me and my husband with my son's verbal permission. Is it the same with UC?
Thanks again so much?
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1 month 1 week ago #309252 by David
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Hi xerox
I think the report will give you that information.
It would be preferable if you were to become an Appointee as it makes administering the Benefits of a severely disabled person so much easier. To become an Appointee it is quite straightforward and involves a short home visit from the DWP Visiting Team.
David
I think the report will give you that information.
It would be preferable if you were to become an Appointee as it makes administering the Benefits of a severely disabled person so much easier. To become an Appointee it is quite straightforward and involves a short home visit from the DWP Visiting Team.
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1 month 1 week ago #309320 by xerox
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Hi David,
Hi David,
I rang DWP this morning and my son has been put in the LCWRA group which is a win. I couldn't have done any of this without your advice and so just wanted to send a very big thank you for all your help.
I've posted my next question on the forum now I'm finally on to the stage of applying for UC on behalf of my son - again thanks so much.
Hi David,
I rang DWP this morning and my son has been put in the LCWRA group which is a win. I couldn't have done any of this without your advice and so just wanted to send a very big thank you for all your help.
I've posted my next question on the forum now I'm finally on to the stage of applying for UC on behalf of my son - again thanks so much.
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1 month 1 week ago #309331 by latetrain
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Hi xerox
Congratulations on your son's award of LCWRA.
Your last sentence has thrown me a bit " now I'm finally on to the stage of applying for UC on behalf of my son" was not sure if you meant PIP.
Gary
Tags: @RESULT @ LCWRA
Congratulations on your son's award of LCWRA.
Your last sentence has thrown me a bit " now I'm finally on to the stage of applying for UC on behalf of my son" was not sure if you meant PIP.
Gary
Tags: @RESULT @ LCWRA
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