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claireturner365

hi could someone please help me understand I have been claiming universal credit as a joint claim but I have only just been told about the limited capability I claim pip both compartments are enhanced so how come I have only just been put forward and what do I need to qualify

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poppy123456

Receiving PIP has nothing to do with limited capability for work because people claim PIP and work. If your health condition limits your capability to work then you need to report your health condition onto your journal and then send in fit notes from your GP, this will then start the work capability assessment process off.

You will then be referred for the work capability assessment, usually on day 29 and will then be sent forms to fill in and return with all your information and evidence.

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

You can see the descriptors here for LCWRA https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/universal-credit-uc/uc-faq/3904-limited-capability-for-work-related-activity

LCW descriptors here. https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/universal-credit-uc/uc-faq/3903-limited-capability-for-work

You will only receive extra money if found to have LCWRA, providing your partner doesn't already receive the LCWRA element on your claim.

janer1967

Hi and welcome to the community

To start the process you should first of all report the medical condition as a change in circumstances on your journal and provide a fit note within 7 days

After 28 days your work coach should then refer you for a work capability assessment

You will be sent uc50 form to complete and return and then wait for an assessment

The assessment report will go to decision maker and they will assess you as being either fit for work or limited capability or limited capability for work and work related activity known as lcwra

Only lcwra pays an additional element of uc of £343.63 per month

claireturner365

I don’t work and I have always had and sent in sick notes my physical and mental illness is really bad because I went to universal credit I was on esa

calcotti

claireturner365 said:

I don’t work and I have always had and sent in sick notes my physical and mental illness is really bad because I went to universal credit I was on esa

Were you claiming ESA at the time you transferred to UC? If so, what ESA group were you in, the Work Related Activity Group or the Support Group?