Hi my brother is 56 and has lived in supported living for the past 21years has only recently been assessed for a Mental Capacity Assessment , we still haven't been given any feedback regarding the ...
Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 24 Apr 2019
Hi there - I am undertaking a project into mental capacity for the University of Chester. Would it be possible to ask a few questions via email? If that’s ok the questions are below, myself and the ...
Discussion in Research and opportunities - 26 May 2016
i know a person with severe learning disability and their carer told me the person is registered to vote but did not express who to vote and that is why they did not go to election. I was ...
Discussion in Autism and neurodiversity - 27 Jun 2017
My son is 29 and has cerebral palsy. He has just received a Capacity to Work questionnaire. Feeling stressed at having to complete yet another form. This should not be necessary!
Discussion in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) - 30 Nov 2016
Hi, I posted the other day about the outcome of my limited capacity to work assessment, I was put in the LCWRA group. I first started claiming UC on the 22nd Feb 2020 and was handing in sick notes ...
Discussion in Universal Credit (UC) - 22 Mar 2021
Hello I have a work capacity assessment via video call but I misplaced my letter. Could someone tell me what I need to do before such as id etc thanks
Discussion in Universal Credit (UC) - 19 Jun 2023
This is my first attempt at reaching out so please excuse the fact it is long and clumsy. I don't know if my situation is unusual but I would guess it is. I have had a disability for my whole life but ...
Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 3 Jan 2015
hi, today I have received a new capacity to work form and asked to complete and send back in less than 4 weeks. ive been on ESA contribution based (Support section) for around 5 years I get £112 ...
Discussion in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) - 27 Oct 2018
Hi does anyone know of any well priced (less than £1500 preferably as I will have to finance) powerchairs that have a weight capacity of 150kg or more with a 20in/50cm seat? PIP are taking a long ...
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 28 May 2022
Has anyone asked for a copy of their work capacity assessment? If yes, how? and was it useful to read the report ? Thank you
Discussion in Universal Credit (UC) - 4 Aug 2025
