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shortyt

Hi I'm hoping someone can help me on here I was awarded the LCW which is £128.89 per month due to a back problem and only working 8 hours per week. I also get universal credit. I received back pay up until June 10th 2021 but since then looking on my universal credit it doesn't give me onnthe break down about the £128.89 only gives me my standard allowance and my housing and says about I can earn £293.00 before they take my earnings into account. I rang uc helpline yesterday and she said she didn't really know much about it and that maybe the back pay was all I was entitled to has there is only so much you can claim on uc but I tried to explain to her that it was from January up until June 10th 2021.
So why am I not receiving the £128.89 per month she told me to put a note on my journal for my work coach.i have been awarded the LCW since July for 29months she told me. So who do I speak to regarding me not getting this extra amount every month. Please someone help with this.

poppy123456

HI,

There's no extra money if you've been awarded LCW and your claim started after April 2017, the rules for this changed more than 4 years ago. The extra money applies to those that have LCWRA only. See link.

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

If you have a health condition or disability

You might get an extra amount of Universal Credit if you have a health condition or disability that prevents you from working or preparing for work.

Your monthly payment is based on your circumstances, for example your health condition or disability, income and housing costs.

If you made a new Universal Credit claim on or after 3 April 2017 and have limited capability for work, you will not get the extra amount.