Hi, my name is Minister! Will I lose my LCWRA for working 35 hours a week?

Minister
Minister Community member Posts: 1 Listener
edited July 2023 in Universal Credit (UC)
I have been offered work  35 hours work by a company  but today i have receive my LCWRA . can i do 16 hours  Will that make me lose my LCWRA. i have problem  to do full hours . sitting alone will make  me bored and get obese . what can i do please advice. I dont want to lose my benefit

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,056 Championing
    There’s no maximum amount of hours you can work while claiming LCWRA.

    You have the work allowance which means you can receive a certain amount of earnings each month before the 55% deductions apply.

    If you claim for help with the rent it will be £379/month, if you don’t it will be £631/month.

    Once you start working you need to report a change of circumstances and tell them you’re working. 

    Whether there’s any entitlement to UC while you work will depend on your circumstances. If there is still entitlement then you do need to be aware that if the work you do contradicts the reasons why you’re claiming LCWRA then it can go against you when you’re next reviewed.