Can you claim LCWRA and PiP at the same time?

helplessgamer
helplessgamer Community member Posts: 3 Listener
edited June 2021 in Universal Credit (UC)
Can you claim pip and LCWRA at the same time??? As I've been awarded both and I'm finding the benefit system confusing. TIA
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  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Community member Posts: 16,531 Championing
    Hi @helplessgamer - you can indeed, as many people do. :)
  • janer1967
    janer1967 Community member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    Hi there 

    Yes you can get both I get them both 
  • calcotti
    calcotti Community member Posts: 10,005 Championing
    Yes. LCWRA is an extra element that can be included in UC. PIP is a completely separate benefit.
  • loganbelle
    loganbelle Community member Posts: 1 Listener
    Who can claim lwcra
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 60,971 Championing
    loganbelle said:
    Who can claim lwcra

    Anyone can claim it if they're entitled to Univeral Credit. First you would need an assessment to see if you're entitled to it. You would need to report a change of circumstances and report your health conditon then within 7 days of this you will need to send a fit note from your GP.
    Once and assessment takes place if you're found to have LCWRA then there will be extra money from the 4th month of your claim. More details in link. https://www.gov.uk/health-conditions-disability-universal-credit

  • rabwells
    rabwells Community member Posts: 1 Listener
    Thanks everyone keep in touch 
  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,924 Championing
    You are welcome @rabwells. We will keep in touch on the forum  :)
  • emmary
    emmary Community member Posts: 2 Listener
    Can u get it if u get esa
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 60,971 Championing
    emmary said:
    Can u get it if u get esa

    Can you get what? If you mean PIP then yes but being entitled to one doesn't automatically entitle you to the other.
  • emmary
    emmary Community member Posts: 2 Listener
    No i meant lcwra
  • calcotti
    calcotti Community member Posts: 10,005 Championing
    edited March 2023
    emmary said:
    No i meant lcwra
    emmary said:
    Can u get it if u get esa
    LCWRA is part of Universal Credit, it is equivalent to the Support Group ESA.

    You can get PIP and UC and ESA but any ESA is deducted from the UC if you are receiving both.
  • lindajay
    lindajay Community member Posts: 26 Connected
    please i want to know if is hard to get pip, and pls are they still going for assessment like lcwra?
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 60,971 Championing
    edited March 2023
    If you apply for PIP you’ll need to make sure you fill out the form with as much information as possible. 
    It’s not difficult but whether you qualify will depend on how your conditions affect you against the PIP descriptors. 
    Yes, you will need an assessment because most people have them. 
  • lindajay
    lindajay Community member Posts: 26 Connected
    poppy123456, thanx so much for your reply, i will try my luck .
  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,924 Championing
    Have you been able to try your luck yet @lindajay and, if so, how are things going for you so far? Please feel free to let us know how this goes and if you need any further support  :)
  • lindajay
    lindajay Community member Posts: 26 Connected
    L_Volunter, tanx so very much for your support, have not applied yet, because of  all the stories i read online are not encouraging at all. the stress people are going through during the assessments and they will still say NO to them at the end of it  is scary , but  when i can face it i will come back here for the help.
  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,924 Championing
    It sounds really difficult that the stories online are not encouraging at all and mean you do not feel comfortable applying @lindajay. 

    The one thing I will say is that everyone has different experiences and also we are here to support you through the stress.

    You only need to do it when you feel ready though  <3
  • lindajay
    lindajay Community member Posts: 26 Connected
    L_Volunteer , thanx so much
  • JBS2022
    JBS2022 Scope Member Posts: 2,074 Championing
    PIP doesn't affect your other benefits since it's not means tested 
  • shona16
    shona16 Community member Posts: 1 Listener
    Can you claim Lcwra and the new adult disability payment together? 

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