Sanctions UC whilst on pip

Hi Anxiousannie,

Working or not doesn't interfere with PIP as it is not means tested. I've worked, and not worked, and informed them without any changes to my award. It could interfere with other benefits though, so if this is the case, please use the following website below:

benefits-calculator.turn2us.org.uk/

Chris.

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No, you would not be sanctioned.

As you have a young child you should not be required to work

Under 1 - You will not be expected to look for work.
Age 1 - You will not be expected to look for work. The only work-related activity you will be expected to do is to have regular appointments to discuss a future move into work.
Age 2 - You will not be expected to look for work. The work-related activities you will be expected to do are having regular appointments with Universal Credit and work preparation activities, such as writing your CV.
Age between 3 and 12 - You will be expected to work up to 30 hours a week, or spend up to 30 hours a week on work-related activities such as applying for jobs.

Have you asked to be assessed for Limited Capability for Work? If awarded you would be excused from working whilst you continue to meet the criteria.

Gordon

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If you believe that you are unfit for work then you can ask UC to assess you to see whether you meet the criteria for an award that will mean that you do not need to look for work, irrelevant of your child's age.

To start the process you will need to provide UC with a Fit Note.

The Assessment Phase is the time from when a Fit Note is presented to a Decision being made. You will need to maintain an active Fit Note for the whole of this period.

Gordon