Surrey Welfare Rights Unit

Working and claiming PIP or having LCW/LCWRA

If your child is working or volunteering, they can still meet the criteria for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and/or  limited capability for work or limited capability for work-related activity Claimants, who are assessed through a work capability assessment and are found to have limited capability for work, are not expected to look for work, although they can be asked to complete work-related activities in return for their benefit. If they are found to have limited capability for work-related activity no work-related requirements at all are required of them   (LCW or LCWRA). However, be aware that when being assessed or re-assessed for LCW or LCWRA, and for renewals of PIP, the DWP will make assumptions on the basis of working or volunteering unless you provide detailed information on how this is achieved. The DWP will not understand how much support your child is getting from you and/or their employer to enable them to work unless told. Explain the additional help your child gets and any restrictions on the their ability to perform their role.  You should get advice with renewal claims.  These need to be approached with the same detailed evidence as the original claims.