These notes are intended to be a basic overview based on a Disabled young person in their 20s. I have left out information that is not relevant, or not likely to be relevant, to such a person. Therefore, these notes are not, in any way comprehensive.
This document is intended to be a very quick overview about what a Limited Capability for Work (LCW) or a Limited Capability for Work Related Activities (LCWRA) means for a person applying for Universal Credit
The following information has been compiled from information on the Benefits and Work website, the government website and other websites. The PIP form does not list the options and points for each activity as you see here so it can be helpful to understand what your responses are being compared to.
What is it?
This document is a guide from Benefits and Work about completing the PIP application. It goes through each question, reminding you of key words and information and giving examples of what applicants might write.
What is it?
This is a sample of the current PIP form from the government website. You can’t print this off – if you want to make a PIP application you need to contact the PIP helpline and request that a form be sent to you.
What is it?
This document is a quick overview of what a DWP Appointee is and when you might become one for a disabled young person. DWP stands for Department of Work and Pensions.
What is it?
This document has information about the protocol LBR follow with regard to the transition of young people in the following services: Education, Social Care, Health, Children Looked After and Transport. Like the Pathways document it starts at age 14 and goes up to 18 or 19 depending on the service.
What is it?
This document is a planning tool for disabled young people who are at a residential college to support their return to home when their course finishes. It looks at preparing for employment, supported living, health and accessing the community.
What is it?
This document has information about the pathways that Education, Social Care, Health, Children Looked After and Transport follow for young people from about age 14 until they turn 18.
This resource is a clearly written guide to the Care Act. It’s full title is: How to get the right support from your local authority and is one of several useful guides produced by hft. hft is a long established charity supporting people with learning disabilities. They provide resources, such as this guide, and a range of services.