Universal credit

amy84

poppy12345 said:

amy84 said:

After the details were confirmed she explained the date I would find out if we are entitled and the date it would be paid. Also explained we could apply for an advance and she let me know how much we could get and we could apply either through her or in my journal and that was pretty much it. 

Based on this i would say it was definitely a call from DWP. Do be aware that if you do ask for an advance payment this will need to be paid back from future UC payments.

Thank you. Yeah she explained how much we would have to pay back each month for 12 months. We aren't taking it as it just more debt and less money each month, If we get it that is. 

Mrsn

I’d agree with Poppy’s view then that you can be sure it was them. Can totally appreciate why you feel nervy it’s a both thing when its all new and unexpected.

poppy12345

Using a benefit calculator will tell you what you're entitled to. It will totally depend on what earnings are received during your assessment period.

amy84

poppy12345 said:

Using a benefit calculator will tell you what you're entitled to. It will totally depend on what earnings are received during your assessment period.

Thank you. I did all 3 benefit calculations that are on the government website and each of the came up with different totals lol. So just have to see. Thank you for your help and putting me at ease a bit 

amy84

Mrsn said:

I’d agree with Poppy’s view then that you can be sure it was them. Can totally appreciate why you feel nervy it’s a both thing when its all new and unexpected.

Thank you for your help and putting me at ease a bit. It is very nerving. My anxiety is through the roof as I'm sure is the case for the h majority. Limbo is no fun place. 

7Phil

Here is a link to a financial charity to keep at hand: https://www.turn2us.org.uk/
They will have some good articles, support and advice too in case there is something there to help with other anxieties over this process.
There seems to be a comprehensive calculator on their site too in case the different gov.uk ones are too complicated: https://benefits-calculator.turn2us.org.uk/AboutYou

calcotti

7Phil said:

Here is a link to a financial charity to keep at hand: https://www.turn2us.org.uk/
They will have some good articles, support and advice too in case there is something there to help with other anxieties over this process.
There seems to be a comprehensive calculator on their site too in case the different gov.uk ones are too complicated: https://benefits-calculator.turn2us.org.uk/AboutYou

Turn2us is one of the three listed by the government (the others being entitledto and Policy in Practice)