The DWP has issued a warning to those on certain benefits
As the UK enjoys warmer weather, the temptation of a holiday in sunnier climes grows stronger. However, those receiving benefits such as Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment need to tread carefully if they're thinking about jetting off this summer.
For individuals applying for Universal Credit, it's crucial to be present in the UK on the day of application, though leaving later that same day or coming back from a trip is usually fine. Committing to Universal Credit involves certain responsibilities, like the commitment to seek work, which could mean having to cut a holiday short for a job interview or to start employment.
These may include alterations to care needs or health conditions, worsening health with less than twelve months to live, hospital or care home admissions, travel abroad, imprisonment, or changes to immigration status for non-UK nationals. The PIP guide clearly states: "We will need to know the date the claimant is leaving the country, how long they are planning to be out of the country, which country they are going to and why they are going abroad.
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