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1 month 4 weeks ago #299921 by user1234567890
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Hi, could anyone tell me if it is possible to be eligible for UC, because of a number diagnosed disabilities, if a partner is working? I was under the impression that we wouldn't be eligible if a partner was working. My partner went on the eligibility page, and that said we may be, because I have these disabilities and can't work. Is this the LCWRA group thing? I just read your page about this, and I do fit a number of the descriptors. We have never claimed this before, so it is quite bewildering, with all the new things to digest.
Also, once you do a UC claim, until you're in the LCWRA group, do they harass you to keep going into the Job Centre at short notice, when they see fit, kind of thing? I remember a while ago, reading about that. And, can claiming this from UC, affect any PIP claim, ongoing or otherwise?
Could anyone shed any light on this please? Thank you.
Also, once you do a UC claim, until you're in the LCWRA group, do they harass you to keep going into the Job Centre at short notice, when they see fit, kind of thing? I remember a while ago, reading about that. And, can claiming this from UC, affect any PIP claim, ongoing or otherwise?
Could anyone shed any light on this please? Thank you.
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1 month 4 weeks ago #299929 by David
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Hi user1234567890
Have you claimed Benefits before and have you been working full time recently? Do you currently have a Fit Note from a GP or hospital ?
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Have you claimed Benefits before and have you been working full time recently? Do you currently have a Fit Note from a GP or hospital ?
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1 month 4 weeks ago #299941 by user1234567890
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Thanks for the reply. I had claimed PIP in the past, but am in the process of doing so again, at the moment. Had assessment, but only about 3 weeks ago. Never claimed UC as we thought we wouldn't be eligible as my partner works full time. I don't work. I don't have a fit note, do I need to get that before claiming UC then?
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1 month 4 weeks ago #299950 by Chris
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Hi user,
If you use the following link, put in all your circumstances with regards to finance and information, and they should be able to advise you what/if you're eligible to claim.
benefits-calculator.turn2us.org.uk/
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If you use the following link, put in all your circumstances with regards to finance and information, and they should be able to advise you what/if you're eligible to claim.
benefits-calculator.turn2us.org.uk/
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1 month 4 weeks ago #299951 by user1234567890
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Could have sworn that I replied to this, but I can't see it anywhere.
Thanks for the reply. I have claimed PIP in the past, and am in the process of doing that again, but only had the assessment about 3 weeks ago. I don't work because of my disabilities. I don't have a fit note as haven't needed one. Do I need one to start the UC claim? And can the UC claim affect your PIP claim, as in, if they knock you back for one, does the other usually follow?
Also, I read, a while back that the DWP require you to attend regular interviews with them and be available for work at short notice? Do they assume that you are fit for work when you start the UC claim, and have to submit fit notes until you get in this LCWRA group?
Thanks, and apologies if this posts twice.
Thanks for the reply. I have claimed PIP in the past, and am in the process of doing that again, but only had the assessment about 3 weeks ago. I don't work because of my disabilities. I don't have a fit note as haven't needed one. Do I need one to start the UC claim? And can the UC claim affect your PIP claim, as in, if they knock you back for one, does the other usually follow?
Also, I read, a while back that the DWP require you to attend regular interviews with them and be available for work at short notice? Do they assume that you are fit for work when you start the UC claim, and have to submit fit notes until you get in this LCWRA group?
Thanks, and apologies if this posts twice.
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1 month 4 weeks ago - 1 month 4 weeks ago #299955 by Chris
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Hi user,
Don't worry - if you've sent the message twice, it'll be picked up on and 1 will be approved (if it's suitable) and the other put in a trash location as such.
In relation to your questions:
PIP and UC have nothing to do with one another. You can claim PIP without it being means tested ( affected by your savings/other income if any ).
UC, if you're wanting to start a claim, apply online, then someone will contact you to ask about your circumstances and finances, then I'd imagine you'd be placed straight in the group where you're committed to 37 hours per week of work search, but ask straight away at your doctors for a fitnote, and report this in your journal. I believe you have to do this for 3 months, after that, the jobcentre will ask you to fill in a UC50 form. You'll then be assessed and placed in 1 of 3 groups.
Normal group - committed to 37 hpw work search LCW - prepare to look for work, but not applying for jobs, only completing tasks such as CV/online courses for example LCWRA - Not expected to look or apply for jobs, and paid a higher rate also. Please remember that £6,000 to £16,000 of savings affects your UC amount. Under £6,000 - full benefit, but over £16,000 - you're not eligible for any payments. I do believe that they require you to attend monthly interviews, however this is where the submission of a fitnore comes into place - remember you can backdate this, should you be waiting whilst your UC claim is in the process of being started.
Hope this helps,
Chris.
Don't worry - if you've sent the message twice, it'll be picked up on and 1 will be approved (if it's suitable) and the other put in a trash location as such.
In relation to your questions:
PIP and UC have nothing to do with one another. You can claim PIP without it being means tested ( affected by your savings/other income if any ).
UC, if you're wanting to start a claim, apply online, then someone will contact you to ask about your circumstances and finances, then I'd imagine you'd be placed straight in the group where you're committed to 37 hours per week of work search, but ask straight away at your doctors for a fitnote, and report this in your journal. I believe you have to do this for 3 months, after that, the jobcentre will ask you to fill in a UC50 form. You'll then be assessed and placed in 1 of 3 groups.
Normal group - committed to 37 hpw work search LCW - prepare to look for work, but not applying for jobs, only completing tasks such as CV/online courses for example LCWRA - Not expected to look or apply for jobs, and paid a higher rate also. Please remember that £6,000 to £16,000 of savings affects your UC amount. Under £6,000 - full benefit, but over £16,000 - you're not eligible for any payments. I do believe that they require you to attend monthly interviews, however this is where the submission of a fitnore comes into place - remember you can backdate this, should you be waiting whilst your UC claim is in the process of being started.
Hope this helps,
Chris.
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