I am a unpaid carer

Audreyc
Audreyc Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
edited August 23 in Benefits and income

Hi I wondering if I can get advice please I care for my husband he has mental health issue and can not deal with people at all I do everything for him the job centre has told him to look for work he's on pip but I no he will be unable to to take on a job due to his mental health witch I have explained but am struggling to make then understand any advice I'd greatly appreciate thankyou all

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  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 7,483 Championing

    Are you claiming UC as a couple?

    He will need to go through the Work Capability Assessment process and be found to have Limited Capability for Work Related Activity (LCWRA) to be removed from any work commitments.

    Unfortunately receiving PIP has no impact on the UC WCA process.

    I'd recommend reaching out to a local welfare rights organisation for advice and support.

    https://advicefinder.turn2us.org.uk/

    While undergoing a WCA the work coach does have discretion to turn off commitments, some are more reasonable than others about this.

  • Audreyc
    Audreyc Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener

    Thankyou I will get in contact with cab

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