Volunteering and working part time while on LCWRA
Big_Al_71
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Hi I was wondering if you can volunteer while receiving LCWRA I have been diagnosed Bipolar 2 years ago I have eventually got LCWRA after a long battle I just dont want to jeopardise my claim . And also can I work part time without it affecting my claim and how much can I earn .
Thanks in anticipation of your answers.
Thanks in anticipation of your answers.
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I believe both are possible, however I would expect the work you carry out either on a paid or voluntary basis can’t contradict the problems and issues you were assessed as having and experienced and which why you were awarded LCWRA.
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As Mark says, there on no restrictions on volunteering or working while treated as having LCWRA. If the type of volunteering/work contradicts the reasons you are treated as having LCWRA that might prompt a reassessment.Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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I hope the above replies have cleared that up for you @Big_Al_71
What kind of volunteering and work opportunities are you looking at? -
Hi Tori_Scope it is a club that deals with issues that men/ boys with problems with mental health issues loneliness in need of company etc I am there as a visitor just now but I have been asked to be a volunteer as I have a lot if knowledge on mental health issues from personal circumstances from myself and my mum I feel this would be very rewarding and good to give something back.???
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Wow, that sounds great @Big_Al_71! Definitely worthwhile
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Hi I just wondering if I started volunteering would my partner have to look for work as it's a joint claim on universal credit thanks James
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You volunteering will not affect your partners claimant commitment. What are they currently required to do?Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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Nothing currently as she cares for me would this be an issue?? thanks James
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I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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@poppy123456 can you explain more please as I have Asperger's thanks James
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doyle0592 said:@poppy123456 can you explain more please as I have Asperger's thanks JamesAs advised by calcotticalcotti said:You volunteering will not affect your partners claimant commitment.You need to report onto your journal that you are doing some voluntary work.
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help. -
doyle0592 said:Nothing currently as she cares for me would this be an issue?? thanks JamesInformation I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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Ok she was worried they where going to chuck her out to work that's all would you know if theres a hours limit to volunteering as looking to build up some experience etc to get a part time or maybe full time job in the future thanks James
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No limits - you just need to be aware if the volunteering or work you do appears to contradict the reason you have been found to have LCWRA it may prompt a reassessment.Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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Ok thank you
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