I'm on LCWRA. Will I lose my money if I work part time? I also receive PIP

llenny23

Hi hope someone can help me I am new on here so I say hello to everyone first. I receive uc and receive 

Limited capability for work and work-related activity I am concerned that I if I work part time I will lose my money as I also receive PIP I am just looking for advice from anyone thank you 

poppy123456

Hi,

You can work and continue to receive your LCWRA element. You will have a work allowance which will be either £335 per month if you claim for help with the rent or £557 if you don't. This means you can receive that amount of earnings each assessment period before the 55% deductions apply.

If you start work you need to report it onto your journal.

You do need to be careful that if the work you do contradicts the reasons why you were found to have LCWRA then the decision could go against you when you're next reassessed.

llenny23

Thank you it’s only a trail to see if I can cope as only a 3 month contract as don’t won’t any longer incase my mental health gets worse 

llenny23

I will be working in the recovery sector helping and supporting people who suffer from addiction but as I said it’s temporary basis on the fact that my mental health is up and down all the time but feel like I can try help and support others 

llenny23

thanks for the kind words the organisation i
will be working for has help me out with my addiction problems and to give them something back and to help others will be amazing 

llenny23

Can anyone tell me if this is true 

f you are getting Universal Credit, you have Limited Capability for Work and you also get PIP, there is no maximum on the hours that you can work or the amount that you can earn – Though the more you work, the more likely it is that the DWP will want to reassess your work capability.

poppy123456

This only applies to those that have reported a health condition while they currently work. If they receive more than 16xNMW each month then they can't be referred for a work capability assessment unless they have a PIP or DLA award.

For you, any earnings you receive each month above the work allowance will reduce your UC by 55%, the more you earn, the less UC you will receive.

llenny23

Ok thank you for the information really appreciate it