Transfer from WTC under transition Protection to UC

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jane52

Hello

Will be filling in form re above protected transition from WTC to UC in a few weeks. 

Am self employed and receive pip for a disability. Will claim UC for a year as have over £16,000 in savings.

Do I need to talk to UC about Pip when I speak to a Coach.   I think they know about Pip.   Disability can affect my ability to work as there can be days I cannot work, and there are times of the day I am unable to work.  At the same time I do work.

Any advice on this would be helpful.   I am concerned that if I leave it out completely, and go with transitional protection, that may affect my future Pip assessment which is for the disabilty.  I read that DWP may be joining what is written on UC up with Pip applications/reapplications going forward.

Thank you for help with this

Jane

poppy123456

When you claim UC you will need to report your health condition, supported by a fit note. You will then be referred for a work capability assessment. More information here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-if-you-have-a-disability-or-health-condition-quick-guide/universal-credit-if-you-have-a-disability-or-health-condition#:~:text=When%20you%20make%20a%20claim,Work%20Capability%20Assessment%20(%20WCA%20).

Claiming PIP doesn’t automatically entitle you to LCWRA. 

You will also need to make sure you tell them about your savings when you claim. Your capital is disregarded for 1 year, however if your capital drops below £16,000 and then goes back above it your UC will end. 

As you’re self employed you will need to attend a gateway appointment with a work coach and give them details about your self employed work. If found gainfully self employed you will have a 12 month start up period when the minimum income floor will not apply. 

You will be expected to report your earnings and expenses on the last day of each assessment period.