Hi, my name is Jomich!

Jomich

Good Afternoon,

I’m looking for some advice regarding uc. My daughter has sad adhd Anxiety I’ve had to do a mc on dla, I’m wondering if uc will make me look for a job whilst wait for the outcome of dla, I’m new to this

Rachel_Scope

Hi @Jomich. Welcome to the community 😊

I've moved your post to our UC category where there will be many knowledgeable members who will be able to help you.

Jomich

thank you

poppy123456

Do you mean you’ve requested the MR (Mandatory Reconsideration) for the DLA?

If so and she’s not currently receiving either mid/high rate care then whether you’re expected to look for work will depend on her age and your circumstances. You can’t claim carers element unless she’s claiming either mid/high rate care DLA.

Jomich

she is 12, hardly attends school due to being highly dyslexic, yes I’ve requested a M R. I’m also caring for my 31 year old who is adhd asd and has seizures I don’t claim any care for as she is worried it will effect her dla. She works part time. It’s so overwhelming, I suffer with mental health just lost my job.

Rachel_Scope

Do you have any mental health support in place @Jomich? I'm so sorry to hear you lost your job.

poppy123456

If the 31 year old is claiming either mid/high rate care DLA you can claim carers element for looking after them. It will not affect their DLA.

As you have health conditions yourself have you reported your health condition and provided a fit note? This will start the work capability assessment process off, unless you’ve already been through that.

Jomich

Hi, no I haven’t re my own mental health. I’ve had to be strong for my children, which isn’t easy with the complex nature of my children,

poppy123456

I understand that having health conditions myself and a daughter with ASD, learning disability and social anxiety. However, sometimes you also have to think about yourself.

If you reported your health condition and provided fit notes once a decision is made if found to have LCWRA then you'll be entitled to extra money from the 4th month after you provided your first fit note. However, the same person can't receive both carers element and LCWRA element at the same time. In this situation, you would receive the higher element, which is LCWRA.

Jomich

what is a fit note and lcwra?

poppy123456

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/898387#Comment_898387

A fit note is formally known as a sick note. LCWRA is Limited Capability For Work Related Activity. For this you need to go through the work capability assessment. See link.

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).

Jomich

@poppy123456 thankyou, I will try and get a dr appointment next week, life is like a spinning wheel at the moment