Claiming pip while on UC

Jimmyboy

Hello I'm in the process of claiming pip due to mental/emotional problems, if I get accepted will I have to cancel my universal credit as I currently claim UC.

If so what other benefits will I be able to claim alongside pip as I don't think pip alone will be enough to live on. Thank you. 

MarkN88

They are totally separate and you can continue to claim UC if you are awarded PIP. 

Jimmyboy

MarkN88 said:

They are totally separate and you can continue to claim UC if you are awarded PIP. 

Thanks for reply, I thought UC means I'm eligible for work but I'm not anymore due to my current problems, can I still claim  UC or will I have to cancel I'm worried about fraud. Thanks you 

MarkN88

Jimmyboy said:

MarkN88 said:

They are totally separate and you can continue to claim UC if you are awarded PIP. 

Thanks for reply, I thought UC means I'm eligible for work but I'm not anymore due to my current problems, can I still claim  UC or will I have to cancel I'm worried about fraud. Thanks you 

Have you informed UC that you have a health condition and provided a sick note? This will allow you to be put forward for a work capability assessment. 

Jimmyboy

MarkN88 said:

Jimmyboy said:

MarkN88 said:

They are totally separate and you can continue to claim UC if you are awarded PIP. 

Thanks for reply, I thought UC means I'm eligible for work but I'm not anymore due to my current problems, can I still claim  UC or will I have to cancel I'm worried about fraud. Thanks you 

Have you informed UC that you have a health condition and provided a sick note? This will allow you to be put forward for a work capability assessment. 

Hello no I haven't informed the UC yet, do you know how I will be able to that, i haven't made my pip claim just yet, waiting on them to post the form. Thanks

Sheree_8

Hi Have PIP and have been awarded UC, they are aware that I am shielding and have a Disability which limits me to what work I can do, and that I can only work part time. 

MarkN88

Jimmyboy said:

MarkN88 said:

Jimmyboy said:

MarkN88 said:

They are totally separate and you can continue to claim UC if you are awarded PIP. 

Thanks for reply, I thought UC means I'm eligible for work but I'm not anymore due to my current problems, can I still claim  UC or will I have to cancel I'm worried about fraud. Thanks you 

Have you informed UC that you have a health condition and provided a sick note? This will allow you to be put forward for a work capability assessment. 

Hello no I haven't informed the UC yet, do you know how I will be able to that, i haven't made my pip claim just yet, waiting on them to post the form. Thanks

There totally separate benefits and claims so don’t worry. 

You can work and still claim PIP. 

With you saying you have issues at the moment I would put a note on your journal to let them know and speak to your doctor for a fit note and UC will want to know you have been given one. 

Jimmyboy

Okay thanks very much

calcotti

Jimmyboy said:.. I thought UC means I'm eligible for work ..

UC is for anyone on a low income, jobseekers, people with a health condition that limits their ability to work, parents, carers etc.