Would I be entitled to Universal Credit?

Andiem542

Good evening,

I am looking for some advice regarding applying for universal credit.

I am currently off work on long temporary sick due to having ME/CFS

I have been fortunate enough to receive full pay for 6 months but I am now due to go onto half pay.

Do any of you know whether I would be entitled to Universal Credit? I am on quite a low wage so am going to struggle financially once I go onto half pay.

Many thanks in advance for any advice given.

Andrea 🙂

Kimi87

You can try a benefits calculator to estimate any entitlement to UC once you are on half pay.

https://www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators

Your pay would be deducted in full from your UC award.

Initially you won't be entitled for anything illness related, you'll have to go through the Work Capability Assessment process and if you are found to have LCWRA (Limited Capability for Work Related Activity) then that would increase your UC award by £423.27 before deductions.

https://www.gov.uk/health-conditions-disability-universal-credit

Adrian_Scope

Hello @Andiem542 and a warm welcome to the community. 😊

I can see @Kimi87 has already answered your question regarding Universal Credit, so I just wanted to say hello.

If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask.