LCWRA Awarded Timeline
Morning all, I just wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone in this community. I’ve been so lost and confused this past 6 months but lurking in here has been a massive help.
For years, I’ve been struggling to maintain employment while dealing with anxiety, depression, possible AuDHD, etc. Last year, after hitting the lowest I’ve ever been, I finally did what was right for me and gave myself the time to recover. I was dismissed from work on capability grounds and claimed Universal Credit and today, I was awarded LCWRA. After years of suppressing how I was feeling, downplaying it and trying to act ‘normal’, this feels so validating.
My timeline, in case it helps anyone…
25/11/2025 - Sick Note Reported/UC Claim Opened
17/12/2025 - UC50 Form Sent
22/12/2025 - Completed UC50 Returned
09/02/2026 - Confirmed UC50 Received
28/02/2026 - GP Returned Completed Form
13/05/2026 - WCA via Telephone
20/05/2026 - LCRWA Awarded
I did request confirmation that my UC50 had been received on 06/02, via my Journal, and also called Ingeus, who did my WCA, on 29/04 to check for any updates as I’d missed a call from an unknown number and wanted to make sure it wasn’t them. They booked my WCA over the phone there and then.
DWP called to confirm I was attending the WCA the day before my appointment. The lady from Ingeus was patient and neutral - she only asked me maybe 3 questions regarding my mental health illnesses, the rest were general questions about where I live, who I live with, when I last worked, etc. They didn’t focus on any physical issues I have, which I don’t have any formal diagnosis for yet (possible Fibromyalgia) and they didn’t ask me anything regarding my Autism/ADHD referral. I was awarded LCWRA based on how depression and anxiety affects my day to day life.
I hope this helps anyone in a similar situation to me. I’ve been reading so many threads on here, trying to get an idea of how my situation will be and convinced I wouldn’t receive LCWRA while knowing full well what my mental state would be if I had to go back to/look for work again right now.
Good luck all and thanks again!