Working for partner when on limited capacity for work

perks
perks Community member Posts: 2 Listener
edited August 24 in Universal Credit (UC)

Hi, can someone tell me if im on limited capacity for work as i had cancer, then had stenos fo the back so decided to work for my partner to prepare me to get a job and go back to work am i allowed to do this and receive no monies just to see how i would get on working or is this against the rules

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing

    Limited capability for work suggests you’re claiming Universal Credit, is that correct?

    If so then yes you can work while claiming this, whether it’s voluntary or paid work. If it’s paid work you must report the changes and tell them you’re working.

  • perks
    perks Community member Posts: 2 Listener

    oh I was told u couldn’t and if u do. Do u need to advise them what u are doing.