Migration to UC from Working Tax Credit when working part time

Hi - my son has received a migration letter for moving from Working Tax Credits (higher rate for WTC with disabled component as in receipt of DLA) to UC. He is in receipt of the lower care rate for DLA as he has a moderate learning disability. He currently works 16.25 hours a week but unable to work more hours than this due to stamina issues in current job role and employer being unwilling to move him into a different job role without asking him to work very early or late shifts. He is supported in work by Surrey Choices with meetings and interviews and needed them to help him get the job in the first place.

Does anyone know what the process will be for him re work related interview? Will they make allowances or will they expect him to try and increase his hours? He was on WTC because of his low income.

Many thanks

Hi Chris - I'm not sure. I think they are just in the process of transferring everyone who is on WTCs to UC and it's now his turn for this rather than this being related to his disability. I'm just now sure how they will approach the work interview if he is already working when it seems to be geared towards those who are not working. I'm hoping that they will put him in the Limited Capacity for Work category and not require him to try and look for full time work.

If your son requires an appointee then this could apply
Appointee in place
J3271 In all appointee cases the need for a claimant to accept a claimant commitment is waived (see further guidance in ADM Chapter J1) and work-related requirements are switched off. There should be no mandatory activities, including mandatory WFI's and no sanction action taken.
See
www.gov.uk/government/publications/advic...n-making-staff-guide
Chapter J1: The claimant commitment