A Law(The Universal Credit Act 2025) has been passed by Parliament which includes changes to Limited Capability for Work.
Some of the changes are-
● Standard allowance for tax years 4 years - 2026-27 to 2029-30- increases
by infation (CPI) plus 2.3%, 3.1%, 4% and 4.8%
● Freeze of LCWRA and LCW elements for 4 tax years 2026-27 to 2029-30-
for clients who already qualify. Annual uprating does not apply.
● New Lower element for some new LCWRA element claimants for tax year
2026-27-“claimant with limited capability for work and work-related
activity, other than a pre-2026 claimant, a severe conditions criteria
claimant or a claimant who is terminally ill” £217.26 from April
2026(around half of normal amount).
● Severe conditions criteria(see above) - 'at least one of the descriptors set
out in Schedule 7 UC regulations 2013 (the 16 main descriptors for the
LCWRA element) constantly applies to the claimant and will do so for the
rest of the claimant’s life. and has been diagnosed by a qualifed health
professional.'
● Legacy employment and support allowance payments- is in regard to ESA
(income related ) uprating for forthcoming 4 years.
Keep up to date-
See our updated guide to changes announce in the Spring Statement 2025.
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