Hi, my name is olivia_m!

olivia_m
olivia_m Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
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hello! I’m brand new to this so I hope I’m using this correctly lol. I’ve recently been awarded LCWRA and I also get standard daily living PIP. I’m planning to leave my job in November as my mental and physical health have gotten worse and I just can’t cope with working at this moment in time. I’m 31 and still living with parents but would love to be able to move out but worry that I’m never going to be able to because I’m not well enough to work full time and I’m not sure I’m getting enough benefits to be able to afford moving out. Gutted to be leaving my job but I know it’s the right thing to do for my mental and physical health. I do believe I should be getting more from PIP especially since my physical health has gotten worse since I first applied but I’m scared to do COC in case they take my PIP away completely. I’m meant to be due a review next year so wondering if I should just leave it until then? Amy advice would be greatly appreciated 😊

For context I have autism, adhd, hypermobility, chronic fatigue and chronic pain

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  • Rachel_Scope
    Rachel_Scope Posts: 4,221 Online Community Team

    Hi @olivia_m and welcome to the community! You've used it perfectly 😊

    I'm sorry you feel you need to leave your job. It's a big decision to make and I hope it means your health improves. I can't advise on what you should do with PIP as that is your decision. It's good that you are aware that doing a COC could mean you lose PIP entirely as that will be a major factor in your decision.

    I would suggest looking at the https://benefits-calculator.turn2us.org.uk/ . You could input your details as if you lived alone and it can give you an idea of what you could claim outside of PIP. Just be aware that it's just a guide and the amounts may change once you apply.

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