Hospital stay/lwrc and U/c

rubyroo72
rubyroo72 Community Member Posts: 2 Connected
edited January 2025 in Universal Credit (UC)

Hello everyone, I have ongoing health issues and have been fast tracked for an operation with an overnight stay. I work p/t and I expect to be signed off sick to recover for about 4 weeks. I receive lwrc , pip and the housing element of U/c.Do the dwp need to be informed of my coming operation and if so why? How would this affect payment? I feel so stressed with it all, everyday is a struggle. Would really appreciate any advice.

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  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Community Member Posts: 8,969 Championing

    With LCWRA you have no work commitments, which would be the only reason UC need to know you are in Hospital.

    So in my opinion no need to inform them.

    I didn't report anything last year when I had a 3 day stay.

  • rubyroo72
    rubyroo72 Community Member Posts: 2 Connected

    okay that’s good to know. Thank you for that.

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