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I might have to stop working due to my mental health. Could I get LCWRA?

Nonsense123

Hi so I am currently working and full time, I am not eligible for UC of course but I am seriously thinking about quitting my job because I am struggling mentally, the stress of my job is quite a lot. I don't really know what my sort of entitlement would be, is there any sort of extra payment for people struggling with Mental Health as I wouldn't want to go back to work straight away and the £400 initial payment is obviously not enough to live on. I read about LCWRA being an extra payment of £300 odd per month which seems quite a lot (will be earning more than someone in a part time job with the £400+£300 odd?) however I'm not sure if this LCWRA is just for people with severe disabilities?

Thanks

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janer1967

Hi there

Lcwra is £343 per month extra it 8s for people unable to work in any job due to their medical condition

You need to report the condition and provide fit notes , you will then be sent forms to complete then have an assessment with health care provider

You also if awarded don't get any payments for first 3 months

The whole process can take about 6 months to complete

Any further questions just ask

You may be eligible for new style esa if you have paid enough ni again You need to go through work capability process

Nonsense123

janer1967 said:

Hi there

Lcwra is £343 per month extra it 8s for people unable to work in any job due to their medical condition

You need to report the condition and provide fit notes , you will then be sent forms to complete then have an assessment with health care provider

You also if awarded don't get any payments for first 3 months

The whole process can take about 6 months to complete

Any further questions just ask

You may be eligible for new style esa if you have paid enough ni again You need to go through work capability process

Hi,

Thanks, would this be eligible for someone with mental health capabilities though?

I am not so sure I would, but yes I think I might be eligible for new style esa, I have been working around 10 years paying into NI with a salary above average (not sure if that matters)

janer1967

Hi again

Lcwra covers any condition which prevents you from being unable to work mental or physical among ad they assess you as being unable to work

Tori_Scope

Hello and welcome to the community @Nonsense123

Have you asked for reasonable adjustments (Scope website) at work? I'm sorry to hear that you're struggling. Are you receiving any support for your mental health at the moment?

If you decide to stop working, you might like to read this page on the Mental Health and Money Advice Service about how to claim UC with a mental health condition.

Nonsense123

Tori_Scope said:

Hello and welcome to the community @Nonsense123

Have you asked for reasonable adjustments (Scope website) at work? I'm sorry to hear that you're struggling. Are you receiving any support for your mental health at the moment?

If you decide to stop working, you might like to read this page on the Mental Health and Money Advice Service about how to claim UC with a mental health condition.

Hi no I haven’t and I probably won’t because last time I mentioned to an employer I had a mental health condition I was subsequently made redundant. So probably not a good idea incase it happens again

calcotti

Nonsense123 said:...because last time I mentioned to an employer I had a mental health condition I was subsequently made redundant. So probably not a good idea incase it happens again

But if you are thinking of quitting anyway surely being made redundant wouldn’t be a problem.

Nonsense123

calcotti said:

Nonsense123 said:...because last time I mentioned to an employer I had a mental health condition I was subsequently made redundant. So probably not a good idea incase it happens again

But if you are thinking of quitting anyway surely being made redundant wouldn’t be a problem.

I would rather quit than be made redundant. That’s in my control at least

janer1967

At least being made redundant gives financial compensation and looks better as a reason for leaving

Also for eligibility to benefits

Nonsense123

janer1967 said:

At least being made redundant gives financial compensation and looks better as a reason for leaving

Also for eligibility to benefits

I work in the public sector -NHS, I very much doubt it.

calcotti

Nonsense123 said:

janer1967 said:

At least being made redundant gives financial compensation and looks better as a reason for leaving

Also for eligibility to benefits

I work in the public sector -NHS, I very much doubt it.

Your rights will depend on how long you have been in your job.

Nonsense123

calcotti said:

Nonsense123 said:

janer1967 said:

At least being made redundant gives financial compensation and looks better as a reason for leaving

Also for eligibility to benefits

I work in the public sector -NHS, I very much doubt it.

Your rights will depend on how long you have been in your job.

Statutory redundancy my friend

calcotti

Nonsense123 said:

calcotti said:

Nonsense123 said:

janer1967 said:

At least being made redundant gives financial compensation and looks better as a reason for leaving

Also for eligibility to benefits

I work in the public sector -NHS, I very much doubt it.

Your rights will depend on how long you have been in your job.

Statutory redundancy my friend

But only if they have been employed continuously for at least 2 years - which is why I said rights depend on how long they have been employed.
https://www.gov.uk/calculate-your-redundancy-pay

Nonsense123

calcotti said:

Nonsense123 said:

calcotti said:

Nonsense123 said:

janer1967 said:

At least being made redundant gives financial compensation and looks better as a reason for leaving

Also for eligibility to benefits

I work in the public sector -NHS, I very much doubt it.

Your rights will depend on how long you have been in your job.

Statutory redundancy my friend

But only if they have been employed continuously for at least 2 years - which is why I said rights depend on how long they have been employed.
https://www.gov.uk/calculate-your-redundancy-pay

Statutory redundancy pay is a joke. I guess I’ll keep on working and paying a (Removed by moderator, profanity) load of tax and NI to pay for someone else’s benefits while I’m struggling myself

I guess life isn’t fair though

Ross_Alumni

Hi @Nonsense123

I just wanted to let you know that in accordance with our community guidelines I have edited part of your most recent comment for containing profanity.

I'm sorry to hear of your current situation, but I hope that you've found some of the advice from other members helpful.

Do you currently receive any support from your GP to manage your mental health?