This is paid if you are accepted as being too ill to work. There are 2 levels - one if you can show the DWP that you have limited capability for work (LCW) and a higher level if you can show you have limited capability for work-related activity (LCWRA). Please click here to see our section on what these different levels mean
Work Capability Elements |
Amount per month |
Limited capability for work |
£128.89 |
Limited capability for work and work-related activity |
£343.63 |
Unless you are terminally ill you will not be paid either of these elements until the DWP has decided that you have Limited capability for work and Limited capability for work related activity. During this period you may be required to undertake work related activity. This will be decided by your Work Coach and should be activity you can reasonably be expected to do.
Date modified: February 07 2022 | Date created: March 05 2020