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Working and LCWRA

sazducky

Help needed. Currently working 20 hours and on UC and struggling to work this much. Had my job for 19 years and don't want to give up work, I can't afford to reduce my hours. I've looked into LCWRA and would qualify apart from working hours and wage. If I already had LCWRA I could reduce my hours and afford to live. Any advice appreciated.

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bg844

Do you claim PIP?

sazducky

No but I have recently applied.

bg844

If awarded PIP this does exempt you from the hours and wage limit to be referred for a WCA.

sazducky

If I don't get PIP, would it best the reduce my hours to suit the requirements?

bg844

Yes, it would be the only way really. Even if you do get awarded PIP remember to do a change of circumstance on your UC account and fill in the health section, after this it will ask you for details of any fit notes (you need these from your GP to start the process). After about a month you will be sent a UC50 form to fill in and return with relevant supporting evidence.

It really can be quite a lengthy process but hopefully you do get awarded PIP.

sazducky

OK thank you, is it the same as ESA requirements at 16 hours?

poppy123456

sazducky said:

OK thank you, is it the same as ESA requirements at 16 hours?

No. It would be permitted work for ESA which is less than 16 hours/week and earn no more than £167/week.

You don’t need to be claiming PIP to claim ESA but you need to have the correct NI contributions in tax years 2020/21 and 2021/22.

sazducky

OK thank you

sazducky

Last question, if I am awarded LCWRA can I do more than 15 hours if I feel like u can? Thank you for your help.

calcotti

sazducky said:

Last question, if I am awarded LCWRA can I do more than 15 hours if I feel like u can? Thank you for your help.

For UC there are no limits on the amount of work you can while having LCWRA (but the LCWRA can be reviewed).

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