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4 years 10 months ago #248858 by Ade
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Hi, I've just subscribed with yourselves. I'm in Scotland.
I'm am on long term sick with mental health issues. Just been getting ssp and have made claim for UC and have recieved first payment. Today I recieved the UC50 form. Quickly having a look through the form there alot of questions which wont apply until I get to the mental health questions etc. I'm a bit confused because it's got me worried filling. Will mental health issues still apply for this extra payment etc. Sorry if a stupid question.
I'm am on long term sick with mental health issues. Just been getting ssp and have made claim for UC and have recieved first payment. Today I recieved the UC50 form. Quickly having a look through the form there alot of questions which wont apply until I get to the mental health questions etc. I'm a bit confused because it's got me worried filling. Will mental health issues still apply for this extra payment etc. Sorry if a stupid question.
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4 years 10 months ago #248861 by Gordon
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The UC50 is divided into two halves; activities 1-10 are for physical issues and 11-17 are for mental health ones, you can receive a full award for either half.
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The UC50 is divided into two halves; activities 1-10 are for physical issues and 11-17 are for mental health ones, you can receive a full award for either half.
Our UC/ESA Claim guide explains the criteria you are being assessed against and how to explain your limitations. See
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/esa1
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4 years 9 months ago #249605 by Ade
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Thank you so much and I apologise for the late reply. I’ve supposed to have got the form back by the 17th, It will be a few days late. Will that be a problem. Been really struggling but sitting down now to fill it in. Thanks
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4 years 9 months ago #249607 by Gary
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Hi Ade
The UC legislation does not specifically provide any extension to the four weeks allowed to return the UC50, however, unlike the ESA legislation it does not specifically restrict it to only four weeks, so it may be possible to request an extension but I have concerns as to whether the call centre staff actually have the authority to allow one.
My advice, given the delays that are already in the assessment process and the likelihood that these will extend at least in the short term, is to return the form on time so that you avoid any issues that sending it late might provoke and then send the evidence as soon as you can.
Make sure you take note of the return address so you can send the information to the same place and I would also send a copy with a covering letter to the DWP office dealing with your claim, their address should be on any letter that you have received about your UC.
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The UC legislation does not specifically provide any extension to the four weeks allowed to return the UC50, however, unlike the ESA legislation it does not specifically restrict it to only four weeks, so it may be possible to request an extension but I have concerns as to whether the call centre staff actually have the authority to allow one.
My advice, given the delays that are already in the assessment process and the likelihood that these will extend at least in the short term, is to return the form on time so that you avoid any issues that sending it late might provoke and then send the evidence as soon as you can.
Make sure you take note of the return address so you can send the information to the same place and I would also send a copy with a covering letter to the DWP office dealing with your claim, their address should be on any letter that you have received about your UC.
Gary
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