Pip lcwra and work

Carlab82

I am currently receiving PIP and I also work. I have just had to reduce my hours to 19 from full time as I have now been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Can I claim LCWRA as well as pip and working 19 hours 

poppy123456

LCWRA isn’t a benefit on its own, it’s part of Universal Credit. Whether there’s any entitlement will totally depend on your circumstances. If you have savings/capital of more than £16,000 you’re excluded from claiming. If you live with a partner you’ll need to claim as a couple. 

You can use a benefits calculator to check entitlement. https://www.entitledto.co.uk/benefits-calculator
If it shows some entertainment when you claim you will need to report your health condition, supported by a fit note within 7 days. You must continue to send them without any gaps until a decision is made on your work capability assessment. Claiming PIP doesn’t automatically entitle you to LCWRA. 

Carlab82

I already claim universal credit with my husband but I work 3 days a week so I’m getting confused with regards to the sick note because my doctor won’t give me one because I am working 3 days a week now not 5 as I physically can’t do it.  

poppy123456

Providing fit notes is part of the work capability assessment process. You can also ask the follow professionals for a fit note… nurse, occupational therapist, pharmacist or physiotherapist. 

Carlab82

Oh I see.would I have to produce these indefinitely or just until I find out if I’m awarded it or not.  I will speak to my doctors about it thank you for the help. 

poppy123456

Until a decision is made on your work capability assessment. 

Carlab82

Thank you so much for the advice.