UC & criminal compensation

Hi, I was just looking for a bit of advice please, I have received an offer from the criminal injuries authority and I am currently on UC. Will this amount if I accept it be taken from my UC? I receive the LCWRA element of 336,20. The letter says 0 deductions but not sure if that's because I did not have representation. Thanks

Hi Layla.
My partner received a criminal injuries board award many years ago . He was able, through proper legal advise, to set up a criminal/personal injury trust fund, the lump sum was ring-fenced, which protected his means tested benefits . You need to choose the right solicitor to do this for you, as it is a particular field. But it is perfectly legally feasible as you received the award through an injury / damage so your benefits should be protected. Good luck.

Hi Gordon, thanks for your reply, yes I got worried as I don't want to get onto trouble for not declaring everything so I bit the bullet and contacted UC. They have said as it is compensation for criminal injury then any payment will be disregarded. They said as the compensation is for myself then it will be disregarded. I don't exactly trust the UC lol so I asked for second opinion from the work coach on the message board and he confirmed it will be disregarded, jeez still not got full trust in them tho. The CICA did say if it was an award for loss of income which wasn't in my case then that would be deducted from certain benefits like esa and UC work related elements. It is terrible that there is zero trust in them and what they tell you

Hi JJ,

Thanks for your advice, I think I will definitely get a second opinion as I don't trust the UC response that it is all okay and it won't affect any benefits mmmm , ill look for a solicitor even to see whats what, Thanks Layla