Hi, my name is Barry83! Does getting pip make any difference or have any influence on LCWRA?
Barry83
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Ok, Hi Everyone!
So I was wondering if there's anyone that might be able to help, I've recently just gone through the whole pip process with success, I'm currently waiting to here back from lcwra does anyone have any experience of this is it the same kind of process as pip? Does getting pip make any difference or have any influence on getting awarded lcwra? Thanks everyone 🙂
So I was wondering if there's anyone that might be able to help, I've recently just gone through the whole pip process with success, I'm currently waiting to here back from lcwra does anyone have any experience of this is it the same kind of process as pip? Does getting pip make any difference or have any influence on getting awarded lcwra? Thanks everyone 🙂
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PIP does not affect LCWRA, they are different assessments. As PIP is not means tested it won't affect LCWRA so they don't need to be notified, they will know anyway1
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Hi @Barry83 - & welcome to the community.Your query was answered here: https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/103170/lcwra#latest
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Hello @Barry83
Welcome to the community! I hope you are well?
Just to let you know, I merged your threads together so everything is in one place for you0 -
It would be worth letting UC know that you've been awarded PIP, though it doesn't affect it in a bad way. If you've been awarded daily living PIP and you're claiming UC with a partner, if they look after you for at least 35 hours per week then they can claim carers element of UC.If you're claiming UC as a single person and you're privately renting your home, under 35 then you'll be entitled to the 1 bedroom rate of LHA instead of the shared rate.0
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Hi there,
I get both.
In my situation I got PIP (personal independence payment) first and there's no means testing. You can be on any income and still get PIP as its about helping with the extra costs us disabled people face
When we moved to Universal credit I stopped getting ESA (employment support allowance) but PIP continues. I think this can cause some confusion.
Having PIP is like a gateway benefit. Many things look and say if you have pip we know you need this (blue badge, bus pass, companiom tickets etc)
So having PIP helps with proving you need the part of Universal Credit where you're unable to work IF that's what your PIP says.
Im so very grateful for both benefits as I had to stop work.0 -
mossycow said:
So having PIP helps with proving you need the part of Universal Credit where you're unable to work IF that's what your PIP says.
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Hi Poppy123456,
Many thanks for the info, Currently I have no idea in terms of what I'm now entitled too after being awarded pip, I was awarded Enhanced daily living and standard Mobility. I'm currently in shared supported accommodation being supported by a "support worker". I'm hoping that now after being awarded pip it will highlight to the authorities that my accommodation is not actually suitable for my needs. For example I'm allocated a room on the ground floor, the bathroom is two floors up as I do not have the ability to actually walk up the stairs, that kind of thing, I'm currently trying to work out the best way to approach it and to see where the best place was to try and get some advice.0 -
Hannah_Scope said:Hello @Barry83
Welcome to the community! I hope you are well?
Just to let you know, I merged your threads together so everything is in one place for you0 -
Barry83 said:Hi Poppy123456,
Many thanks for the info, Currently I have no idea in terms of what I'm now entitled too after being awarded pip, I was awarded Enhanced daily living and standard Mobility. I'm currently in shared supported accommodation being supported by a "support worker". I'm hoping that now after being awarded pip it will highlight to the authorities that my accommodation is not actually suitable for my needs. For example I'm allocated a room on the ground floor, the bathroom is two floors up as I do not have the ability to actually walk up the stairs, that kind of thing, I'm currently trying to work out the best way to approach it and to see where the best place was to try and get some advice.0 -
Your Local Authority won't know your issues unless you tell them. You can refer yourself for a needs assessment from your local Authority. Someone will come to your home and assess your needs. There many other options available where you live so you can remain where you are, rather than move house. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/help-from-social-services-and-charities/getting-a-needs-assessment/
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poppy123456 said:Your Local Authority won't know your issues unless you tell them. You can refer yourself for a needs assessment from your local Authority. Someone will come to your home and assess your needs. There many other options available where you live so you can remain where you are, rather than move house. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/help-from-social-services-and-charities/getting-a-needs-assessment/1
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