Re uc and lcwra

lydia5683

Hi im on lcwra due to mental health and work 10 hours a week, the dea told me that I can work and stay on lcwra but will have to persuade the decision maker and couldn't give me any more info.

It says in the guidelines that you there needs to be substantial risks to be on lcwra or to score enough points.

 I really struggle at work even with reasonable adjustments so I was wondering how to stay on lcwra even when working with an example if possible.

Someone from the scope helpline told me he couldn't really give an example and it depends.

I also want to know the minimum jobsearch hours required if happily found ffw with a mental health condition. If the person cannot meet these hours on a regular basis due to depression as an example but does some jobsearch can the work coach change the hours or will they be sanctioned.

Sorry for the question length. I hope to have a reply.

poppy123456

I answered your question on the other thread you posted on and this is my reply.

LCWRA is an ongoing award until a new decision says otherwise. Reviews are also suspended anyway.

LCWRA is not about scoring points, you need to satisfy at least one of the descriptors, or substantial risk as you correctly mentioned. You can see the descriptors here. https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/universal-credit-uc/uc-faq/limited-capability-for-work-related-activity

There's no maximum amount of hours you can work when being found to have LCWRA and if you start working you need to report a change of circumstances and tell them you're working.

However, if the work you do contradicts the reasons why you were found to have LCWRA then yes it can go against you the next time you're reviewed. Lots of people work while claiming LCWRA without any issues.

It will be impossible to tell you whether the work you do contradicts the reasons why you're claiming LCWRA because we don't know how your conditions affect you or what reason you were found to have LCWRA.

If you're found fit for work in the future, what will be expected of you with your claimant commiments will depend on your circumstances.

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Sorry