Income support to UC

Thank you. As your child only claims low rate care then you will not be able to claim carers element of UC. For this reason you will likely be expected to look for work because your PIP award doesn't automatically entitle you to limited capability for work.

You can ask for a reasonable adjustment due to have a disabled child aged 3 but it will be down to a work coach to make that decision. (I do not agree with this at all)

You can report your health condition when you claim UC and provide fit notes to support this. You will then be referred for a work capability assessment. The only issue here is that if found to have LCWRA then you may not be any better off financially because if other elements increase or you become entitled to other elements, the Transitional Protection decreases. In this group you will not have any work commitments so won't be expected to attend any appointments or look for work. See link. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-if-you-have-a-disability-or-health-condition-quick-guide/universal-credit-if-you-have-a-disability-or-health-condition

When you submit your claim for UC your Tax credits will end. Your Income Support and housing benefit (if you claim that) will continue for 2 weeks and then stop.

Your first payment for UC will be 1 month and 6 days after you submit your claim. You can request an advance payment but this will need to be repaid back and your future UC payments will be reduced.

Citizens Advice have a help to claim service if you need support to claim. https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/universal-credit/claiming/helptoclaim/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwr7ayBhAPEiwA6EIGxBqe-IbuG3KweRue2PuoqN7MUL1XjsyvC-S_Tc8afokyBhfUZbtMKRoCvqUQAvD_BwE