Work while on UC
CharlieRose256
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Hey, apologising if this in the wrong section, but I’ve not asked about this before 🙂
I’m looking for advise around work if you’re already receiving Universal Credit with LCWRA.
My mental health has reached a point where I feel I’d like to do some part time (few hours a week) with support from a supervisor, and feel it would be beneficial to my health overall (but mainly mental health) to have a sense of something to do.
I’m looking for advise around work if you’re already receiving Universal Credit with LCWRA.
My mental health has reached a point where I feel I’d like to do some part time (few hours a week) with support from a supervisor, and feel it would be beneficial to my health overall (but mainly mental health) to have a sense of something to do.
I’m just a bit muddled about how it call works. I know Universal Credit doesn’t have “supported permitted work” as such like ESA does, and would it be a good idea to move over to ESA from UC? How does one go about finding supported permitted work? How does this all work? Any advise at all would be great, and I’d be very appreciative ☺️
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You can’t move over from UC to ESA because the old Income Related ESA no longer exists.
Theres no rules against working and claiming LCWRA or how many hours you can work.You will have the work allowance which means a certain amount of earnings you receive each month will be ignored before for 55% deductions apply.
If you claim for help with the rent then it will be £344, if you don’t then it will be £573.
If you start work you need to report a change of circumstances and tell them you’re working.Do be aware though that if the work you do contradicts the reasons why you’re claiming LCWRA then it could go against you when you’re next reviewed.1 -
poppy123456 said:You can’t move over from UC to ESA because the old Income Related ESA no longer exists.
oh I though you could still apply for new style esa? It’s all so confusing0 -
CharlieRose256 said:..I though you could still apply for new style esa? It’s all so confusingHowever UC is more relaxed about working than ESA is.1
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My understanding is that New Style ESA is contributory based, not income related @CharlieRose256. Is that what you were unsure about? You can read about New Style ESA on the Citizens Advice website.
As poppy123456 has said, you can work on LCWRA anyway Do you mind me asking what kind of work you're looking for? Just out of interest!
Edit: apologies calcotti, I didn't see your comment before posting!1 -
As poppy123456 has said, you can work on LCWRA anyway Do you mind me asking what kind of work you're looking for? Just out of interest!0
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calcotti said:However UC is more relaxed about working than ESA is.0
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CharlieRose256 said:calcotti said:However UC is more relaxed about working than ESA is.1
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