UNIVERSAL CREDIT WCA ASSESSMENTS

I thought heard Rachel Reeves state that Universal Credit WCA assessments are currently "turned off" and would be starting up again in April 2026. Did anyone else remember this as I can't seem to find reference to it any more. Does anyone know how long after transfer over to UC do they reassess? (Although I realise that can be a bit hit and miss.)

Thanks. I thought I had read in a few places that the assessments start up again in April 2026? Have you heard this?

David,

From the B&W Newsletter updated today about the UC and PIP Bill in Brief, there's a mention that LCWRA WCAs have started up again and so those of us on UC LCWRA (I've just migrated from ESA Support Group) may have their award reviewed before April 2026. There's this paragraph in the newsletter today:

"The DWP has begun WCA reviews again. So existing LCWRA claimants may have their award reviewed before April 2026. But if you do not have a review before that date, or you maintain your LCWRA status when you are reviewed, then you will receive the pre-2026 claimant rate from April 2026."

My last review was deferred two years ago because of Covid. I know it will now be due again. Would you mind finding out from the back office which awards they will review first. I remember a B&W newsletter a couple of months ago said they will review 'substantial risk' claims first. My claim was awarded for 'substantial risk' to my mental health. I am now really worried, having just migrated to UC that I am also going to have a review so soon.

Thanks for your help.

Libra