Will my LCW stop if I work 15 hours a week?
collishere
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Hi all am looking for advice stopped working around 18 months ago as was awardered lcw have a chance to do up to 15 hours a week in a job that I think my body can cope with but not sure as if it doesent work out my lcw benefit woud stop
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LCW is part of UC and there's no maximum amount of hours you can work. If you do start working you need to report a change of circumstances and tell them you're working.You will have the work allowance, which means you can receive a certain amount of earnings each month before the deductions apply. If you claim for help with the rent the work allowance will be £344/month. If you don't it will be £573/month. (figures quoted are due to increase from 10th April)If the work you do contradicts the reasons why you're claiming LCW then it could go against you at your next review. Though reviews are still currently suspended.1
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Thanks will look in to it as never got a letter was done via phone ect going to go for interview and taje it frome there think my mental health has taken over my physical need to get back out there even for a few hours0
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Hi @collishere and welcome to our online community, how's your day going?
I understand how beneficial getting out can be to boosting mental wellbeing. I hope Poppy's advice has helped and you are able to reach a happy medium of doing some work whilst managing your conditions safely too.
Please keep us posted. Also, just to note - I've put your question in the thread title and moved it to our Universal Credit (UC) category to help others find it.
Take care and have a lovely Easter if you're celebrating.1 -
Thank you dont celebrate it as such but as its my birthday tomorrow will be celebrating0
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Happy Birthday for today @collishere hope you enjoy yourself!
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Thank you was a good day with family0
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Happy birthday from me too1
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