Claiming Universal Credit whilst self employed

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DK01
DK01 Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited August 2021 in Universal Credit (UC)
Hi. I am self employed and about to go off sick awaiting an operation. If I get a 'fit for work' note from my GP can I claim Universal Credit?

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  • calcotti
    calcotti Online Community Member Posts: 10,001 Championing
    You can claim UC if you are on a low income. It is not necessary to have a Fit Note to claim. However if you are ill you should indeed get a Fit Note and declare your health problems at the start of your claim and this will enable you to be referred for a Work Capability Assessment