ADHD diagnosis, do I need to inform uc

tigerstar
tigerstar Online Community Member Posts: 53 Connected
in Universal Credit (UC)

I was diagnosed with adhd in February and I was wondering if I need to inform universal credit if I’m not claiming any disability benefits? Also would I be sanctioned if I have left it 7 weeks?
thank you

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  • Holly_Scope
    Holly_Scope Posts: 4,218 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Hi @tigerstar if you don't presently claim benefits you shouldn't I don't think. However, if you're intending to now you've been diagnosed, you can look into the benefits your entitled to, and go from there. Here's a link to where you can do that - Benefits calculators - GOV.UK

  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Online Community Member Posts: 5,301 Championing

    Hi,

    Which elements of UC are you currently getting? If you're only getting the basic rate as a job seeker and the ADHD doesn't affect your ability to work then there's no need to report it.

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