Hi, my name is charlie2703! appealing my PIP decision

charlie2703

Ah ok, thank you! So if I worked 16 or 20 would I be expected to work more as my child is 13 if I was on universal credit? Is this where the LCW comes in ? 

calcotti

If you have LCW you are not required to work.
For people who are fit and able to work, a parent of a 13 year old would generally be expected to work for 35 hours/week if earning NMW.

poppy123456

For LCW then you will need to report your health condition if you claim UC and then send a fit note within 7 days of that. You must continue to send fit notes without any gaps until a decision is made on your claim.

You should be referred for a work capability assessment on day 29 of your claim. (sometimes longer) Once you're referred you will receive a work capability assessment in the post shortly after. This will need to be filled in and returned with all your evidence. You will then most likely have an assessment, (like PIP but different criteria. If found to have LCWRA you will receive extra money from the 4th month after you reported your health condition. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-if-you-have-a-disability-or-health-condition-quick-guide/universal-credit-if-you-have-a-disability-or-health-condition

You should use a benefits calculator before starting a claim to check you won't be worse off. https://www.entitledto.co.uk/benefits-calculator/Intro/Home?cid=4ab244a8-c5df-4079-9da6-b6394af2d99c

Although you will be invited to apply for UC anyway anytime from now up until end of 2024 (maybe later if there's any delays) but when you do move across as managed migration you won't be worse off because Transitional protection will be included which means you won't be worse off.

Though some are better off on UC than they were on tax credits.

charlie2703

Thank you ! I was planning on doing the migration in the next few months. 

Can I just check about number of hours work I can do on PIP standard mobility please ? As on WTC it is done by hours and I’m on the 16-24 bracket atm but I can’t confirm whether 20 hours is permitted whilst on PIP 

poppy123456

PIP has nothing to do with working, as advised previously. The reason you have to work at least 16 hours now is because you're claiming WTC.

charlie2703

thank you. 

So if I earn £210 per week ( 20 hours at £10.50 ph) I would have 55p deducted for every £1 I earn after £343 ? 

I do get housing benefit. 

poppy123456

charlie2703 said:

thank you. 

So if I earn £210 per week ( 20 hours at £10.50 ph) I would have 55p deducted for every £1 I earn after £343 ? 

I do get housing benefit. 

That’s correct. If you claim UC your housing benefit will end after 2 weeks. It will then be paid as part of UC. 

Remember UC is based on earnings received each month. The more you earn the less UC you’re entitled to and vice versa. 

Your first payment will be 1 month and 6 days after you claim. You can request an advance payment but this needs to be repaid back and your future UC will be reduced.