Briefing update for social security advisers: UC Managed Migration for Carers who have LCWRA

The briefing warns advisers that carers with a disability, who have gone through the managed migration process to Universal Credit, can actually be worse off if they are subsequently awarded the Limited Capability for Work Related Activity Component.

This briefing will outline the effect that these circumstances have on the transitional element and provide an overview of how a work capability assessment decision affects the amount of Universal Credit paid to a carer with limited capability for work related activity.

Advisers should note that this briefing does not apply to ESA claimant who are already assessed as having limited capability for work-related activity before going through the managed migration process.

The briefing and support information can be read at https://www.lawcentreni.org/news/adviser-update-uc-managed-migration-for-carers-who-have-lcwra/