Advice on LWC and current cuts

sparrow77

Hi there with all these benefit announcements which are very very concerning it's left me a little confused. I was noted as having LWC in 2021 . Went on universal credit . But just standard amount for couple no extra for LWC . I then got awarded PIP and my husband gets Carers for me . After reading countless posts on here I see alot people actually get an extra amount due to LWC and wondered should I also be getting an extra amount for this ? Or am I not entitled as I get pip and my husband gets Carers ?

Hoping someone can offer some advice .

OverlyAnxious

Hi,

If you were awarded LCW before 2017 then you'll still get paid for it.

If you were awarded LCW after 2017 then there is no additional payment for that.

sparrow77

Ah okay so anyone who's got it after 2017 doesn't get any extra . So apart from the PIP changes the LWC announcements today won't affect me as such ?

OverlyAnxious

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1000490#Comment_1000490

Yes, that's correct. I'm afraid I haven't been following the changes today so can't comment on those, I will catch up with them later.

Holly_Scope

Hi @sparrow77 "Hey folks. We understand you have a tonne of questions regarding the new green paper announcement, so we've created this discussion for everyone to talk about it - The Green Paper Discussion

We'd prefer to keep the conversations regarding this all in one place, so as to protect the mental health of all on the community, so we will be closing this discussion. I hope you understand.

We're actively campaigning and raising awareness through The Cost of Cuts, and we’d really appreciate your support and signature.

Best wishes,