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2 weeks 2 days ago #292374 by James
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Hi, I am aware that a work coach can limit the commitments expected of a claimant due to health reasons pending a WCA.
But what if a WCA finds somebody fit to work? Does a work coach still have discretion to indefinitely retain the reduced/limited commitments despite the WCA decision?
And is there a minimum earnings threshold that a self-employed person is expected to earn otherwise the pressure is applied by work coach to earn more? Would that be the minimum income floor and if so it means if you earn the minimum income floor amount they leave you alone?
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But what if a WCA finds somebody fit to work? Does a work coach still have discretion to indefinitely retain the reduced/limited commitments despite the WCA decision?
And is there a minimum earnings threshold that a self-employed person is expected to earn otherwise the pressure is applied by work coach to earn more? Would that be the minimum income floor and if so it means if you earn the minimum income floor amount they leave you alone?
Thank you
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2 weeks 1 day ago #292402 by Gary
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Hi James
The conditions for claiming Universal Credit are set out in a "claimant commitment" that most people will have to accept at the beginning of their claim. If you are part of a couple, you will each have a separate claimant commitment that may be different from each other's.
People who may not need to accept a commitment include those who lack capacity, those who have exceptional circumstances where it would be unreasonable to expect them to agree a commitment (this is decided by the work coach on a case by case basis), or, From 15 February 2022 people with a terminal illness and less than 6 months to live were also excluded, and from 4 April 2023 this was extended to 12 months. There are 4 conditionality groups:
* Group 1. No work related requirements
* Group 2. Work-focused interview requirement
* Group 3. Work preparation requirement
* Group 4. All work-related requirements
www.entitledto.co.uk/help/Claimant-commitment-Universal-Credit
As stated in your previous post, you need to speak to your local Welfare Rights Organisation, they will be able to take all your circumstances into consideration when giving you advice.
Gary
The conditions for claiming Universal Credit are set out in a "claimant commitment" that most people will have to accept at the beginning of their claim. If you are part of a couple, you will each have a separate claimant commitment that may be different from each other's.
People who may not need to accept a commitment include those who lack capacity, those who have exceptional circumstances where it would be unreasonable to expect them to agree a commitment (this is decided by the work coach on a case by case basis), or, From 15 February 2022 people with a terminal illness and less than 6 months to live were also excluded, and from 4 April 2023 this was extended to 12 months. There are 4 conditionality groups:
* Group 1. No work related requirements
* Group 2. Work-focused interview requirement
* Group 3. Work preparation requirement
* Group 4. All work-related requirements
www.entitledto.co.uk/help/Claimant-commitment-Universal-Credit
As stated in your previous post, you need to speak to your local Welfare Rights Organisation, they will be able to take all your circumstances into consideration when giving you advice.
Gary
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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