Medical assessment for universal credit

symonenicola55

Hi hope some one can put my mind at rest. I am due to have my assessment in two weeks time.I suffer with Copd and stress anxiety and depression. I have a full time carer and was awarded standard rate pip. Is the assessment the same for this benefit has pip.  Thankyou

CockneyRebel

Hello symonenicola and welcome

Is this a new claim or a move from ESA ?
 The assessment for UC is not the same as the PIP assessment
PIP is to help people with difficulties with functionality and can be paid to people who work
UC is taking over the out of work benefit and incorporating some others. So this is about your ability to work

Have a look at the self test for ESA / WCA

http://www.mybenefitsandwork.co.uk/med2/indexxx.php

CR
 

symonenicola55

It's a new claim. I was a carer for my dad but due to my health deteriorating had to cancel carers and claim universal credit. Thankyou 

Pippa_Alumni

Best of luck with your application, @symonenicola55!