UC & part time student enquiry

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Hello,
I have a disability and get full PIP and LCWRA, and so there is an ESA component along with UC.
I would like to start a part time course, that will work around my disability, but I'm terrified of contacting DWP and them take my benefits away.
I don't know what to do.
I am worried they will take my benefits away and ask me to look for work, but that is not possible because of my disability.
Unlike others without a disability, I cannot study and work at the same time due to the debilitating nature of my disability.
I would really appreciate your help please.
I have a disability and get full PIP and LCWRA, and so there is an ESA component along with UC.
I would like to start a part time course, that will work around my disability, but I'm terrified of contacting DWP and them take my benefits away.
I don't know what to do.
I am worried they will take my benefits away and ask me to look for work, but that is not possible because of my disability.
Unlike others without a disability, I cannot study and work at the same time due to the debilitating nature of my disability.
I would really appreciate your help please.
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Just so that you are aware, ESA is different to UC. LCWRA is part of UC and nothing to do with ESA.
Do you know which of the LCWRA descriptors they decided apply to you? Because if you still meet it then this course is irrelevant. People do sometimes work and are still awarded LCWRA.
I realise PIP is different, but my PIP award had points against descriptors - preparing food, washing and bathing, toilet needs, dressing, with fatigue being the main cause.
https://www.entitledto.co.uk/help/esa_criteria
It says ESA but the criteria are essentially the same.