How often do you have to go to the jobcentre with LCW? How long is the award for?

janehillhouse03

hi was awarded LWC on universal credit on 7th of December my assessment period is 17th to 18th 
my partner works full time earning between £1400 and £1750 a month as it is weekly pay and some months have 5 weeks pay in them 
we have 3 children ages are 16 14 10 and oldest is still in full time education 
so we are above AET threshold 
I have an appointment at job centre on the 11th of February for work related activities does anyone know how often u have to go to job centre with LWC and what happens next as we are pretty new to universal credit someone said should be in light touch group but don’t know if that’s right with been awarded Lwc and does anyone know how long u get awarded it for thanks for any info 

ilovechickpeas

Hi has anyone answered this question yet? I’m curious to know 

janer1967

Hi there 

If you have got lcw the work commitments will be discussed with your work coach and agreed 

You should only have to prepare for work not look for work and again your work coach will discuss any appointments there isn't really anything fixed depends on individuals 

Your award stays in place till you are reassessed and new decision made 

They can assess anytime 3 months after award but this is very unlikely 

There is no extra payment with lcw you only get extra if awarded lcwra 

ilovechickpeas

Thank you for response, I will call the helpline tomorrow I have a matter regarding my pip assessment 

Alex_Alumni

Hello @janehillhouse03 I'm just checking in to see how you've been getting on since you posted in January? If there's anything we can still help with, please do say.

Hi @haffyali how did the call go in the end?