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I work part time, 17 hours. I've recently switched from Tax Credits (as I was a single parent) to UC. I'm also in the process of a Mandatory Reconsideration for PIP.
Among other health issues I have anxiety and depression. I don't think I could work more than what I do now. I struggle with part time but do it because obviously I need an income.
Someone on here told me about LCWR. So just to clarify, I would need to be only working 16 hours ( I have spoken to management about dropping an hour) and I would need a Fit Note from my doctor stating that I can only do 16 hours and I would then submit this to UC, is this correct?
Someone on here told me about LCWR. So just to clarify, I would need to be only working 16 hours ( I have spoken to management about dropping an hour) and I would need a Fit Note from my doctor stating that I can only do 16 hours and I would then submit this to UC, is this correct?
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So if I go down to 16 hours and get a Fit Note, I can claim it, regardless of PIP?
I also don't really understand the difference between a sick note and a Fit Note, I know when I was off last year with depression, I handed a sick note into work but I've never had a Fit Note.
Sick notes are now known as fit notes.
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/209782/hwwb-working-for-a-healthier-tomorrow.pdf
......the ‘fit note’ can become a vehicle for providing practical advice to both the patient, and potentially their employer, about how a return to work can be achieved.
Current advice to GPs on how to complete a Fit Note is here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fit-note-guidance-for-gps/getting-the-most-out-of-the-fit-note-guidance-for-gps
I'll see how PIP goes and take it from there.
Thanks again, much appreciated.
At £9/hour this £139.52/7 = 15.5 hours.