If you have a long-term health condition or a disability
You might get an additional payment with your Universal Credit called the ‘limited capability for work-related activity’ (LCWRA) element. This is £423.27 extra each month, but the amount will be smaller for most people who start getting it on, or after, 6 April 2026 – it will be £217.26 a month.
If you already get the LCWRA element, you don’t need to do anything. The amount you get will not go down because of the April 2026 changes.
If you’re thinking of applying for LCWRA with Universal Credit, you should do this as soon as possible. If you start getting the LCWRA element before 6 April 2026, you’ll keep getting the current, higher rate.
Category: Universal Credit