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  • NedS
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    That only applies if they remain in non-advanced education. As they are now classed as being in advanced education, they no longer fall to be a qualifying young person, so they must be removed from your UC claim.

    As a disabled person in receipt of PIP, they can only claim UC themselves if they were assessed as having Limited Capacity for Work (LCW) before their course starts.

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    Some in this position, do claim New Styls ESA on a credits only basis, so they can be put through capability for work assessment to see if they qualify for LCWRA. And then if LCWRA is awarded they look to claim UC as disabled student in receipt of PIP.

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