Universal Credit capability for work questionnaire (UC50) 2025

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the UC50 questionnaire in the editor.
  2. Begin by filling out the 'About You' section on page 2. Ensure you use black ink and capital letters for clarity.
  3. Provide detailed answers to questions regarding your medical history, including any hospital stays, military service, or recent prison releases.
  4. In the sections about your disabilities and health conditions, describe how they affect your daily activities. Use specific examples to illustrate your challenges.
  5. If applicable, include information from healthcare professionals that supports your claim. Remember to send copies of relevant documents only.
  6. Review all sections carefully before submitting. Make sure all required fields are completed and that you have signed the form.
  7. Return the completed questionnaire using the provided envelope; no stamp is needed.

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The more difficult you find that activity, the more points you might get. For example, for question 1 if you cant move more than: 50 metres without help, you can get 15 points.
Limited Capability for Work-Related Activity (LCWRA) group You are terminally ill, i.e. you are suffering from a progressive disease and your death in consequence of that disease can reasonably be expected within 12 months. You are receiving treatment for cancer by way of chemotherapy or radiotherapy. You are pregnant.
Completing a UC50 Form The decision is based on what you can do on a typical day, not on what you can do on good or bad days. If your condition varies from day to day its worth keeping a diary to show the DWP how it affects you and your ability to do things. There are no points for LCWRA.
The time it takes to complete a Work Capability Assessment can vary but its not often fast. Accessing New Style ESA funding involves a 13-week assessment phase, although delays are common. For some people, getting UC funding can be s quicker process, but the decision-making process can take four to six weeks.
If you get Universal Credit and you cant work because youre disabled or have a health condition, youll usually get an extra form to fill in. The form is called the work capability questionnaire or UC50. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) use the form to decide whether you: have to work or look for work.

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It is a good idea to send medical evidence with your UC50/ESA50 form. Examples of medical evidence include: Your patient summary (ask your GP surgery for this) Copies of your prescriptions.
The DWP award points for every part of the Capability for Work questionnaire. To score points you must have a health condition that means you cannot work and cannot do work-related activities. You must score 15 points or more across the Capability for Work questionnaire to show that you have LCW.

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