Hi, my name is funkytia1! Continuing to work and benefits
funkytia1
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Hi can anyone help I currently work 11 hrs a week on universal credit but have fibromyalgia and have been advised by my dr not to work . I have applied for pips.(no decision yet) but am worried if I don’t get pips I will have to continue to work . X
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Unless it is for financial reasons not getting pip doesn't mean you have to continue working -
I am on universal credit, so if I don’t work I then have to be looking for work don’t I ? Xx thank you for you’re reply x
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You could report your health condition on your journal and provide a fit note . This will then prompt the work capability process a bit like pip process buf different criteria as it assesses your ability to work
The outcome could be either
Fit for work- required to look for work
Lcw -limited capability for work- have to prepare for work cv training etc but no requirement to work
Lcwra - not required to work or look for work. If this is awarded there is additional payment of £343.63 per month after a 3 month waiting period
Hope all this helps -
Thank you for this information, You have been very helpful.
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Your welcome
Just ask if you have any further questions -
Hello @funkytia1 and welcome to the community.
I'm glad the above information from Jane has been helpful and hopefully it has helped to put your mind at ease.
I hope your PIP claim goes well, are you going to report your condition on your journal as Jane suggests?Online Community CoordinatorConcerned about another member's safety or wellbeing? Flag your concerns with us.
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I have and my medication I am taking but nothing has been said x
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If you have only just reported it it will be a while till you hear anything
After submitting a fit note for 28 days or more your work coach should refer you for work capability assessment
They may need prompting
You will then be sent uc50 forms to complete and return , then the assessment
The whole process can take a while around 6 months -
I’m not sure I submitted a fit note . I just left a message to say I had fibromyalgia, and my medication and that I had applied for pips . They messaged to say it was not live . But a lady I spoke to at the drs today, who helps with pips claims , said she was going to get In touch with universal credit and ask someone to contact my in regards to disabilities.x
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You need to go into change of circumstances on your journal and select report a new medical condition
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