Filled out new claim for UC and now they'll need to contact me??

Conrad3000

Hi.

I'm kind of confused why they'd need to get in touch after filling the online form re. low income.

I'm sure I've submitted all the necessary info they need.

Would the phone call ask me to come down for a full-blown interview?

And just to add, the amount I'd approximately get (using one of the benefit calculators) would be just under £13 a week.

Thanks.

born_again

Normal process. All part of ensuring you are who you say you are.

TimeLord1

It will only to confirm your ID if you was unable to do so online. 

Conrad3000

Thanks guys.

And according to this link https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/universal-credit/claiming/going-to-your-interview/ it seems there'll be a face to face interview with a work coach for all new claimants?!

Why would that be when I'm already working (albeit part-time)?

I'm just thinking if it's really worth all the hassle to be honest.

TimeLord1

It's called protecting the tax payers money and hoping people don't bother to continue.

Robbie64

The initial meeting is usually with a Work Coach as they are the frontline staff that deal with UC claimants in the JobCentre.

Conrad3000

Thanks. So presumably I'll have to start attending the Job Centre on a regular basis looking for work whilst I'm already in work??

TheShape

Conrad3000 said:

Thanks. So presumably I'll have to start attending the Job Centre on a regular basis looking for work whilst I'm already in work??

It will depend on how much you are earning.

Conrad3000

TheShape said:

Conrad3000 said:

Thanks. So presumably I'll have to start attending the Job Centre on a regular basis looking for work whilst I'm already in work??

It will depend on how much you are earning.

If that's the case, then I think I may not bother claiming.

Thankfully I will be able to survive without the extra £12-13 a week that I'm eligible for.

It's just not worth going through it all (continuously) for that particular amount.

peteuk

Conrad3000 said:

Thanks. So presumably I'll have to start attending the Job Centre on a regular basis looking for work whilst I'm already in work??

May be back in the 80’s.  These days yes you are expected to seek either a number of hours paid (NMW) or an amount.  The key is seek, in which you can search online.  If your offered a job then yes your expected to take it.

Ultimately its your choice.   

Conrad3000

Thanks Pete.

Well I've just cancelled my claim. It got rather daunting for the small amount I mentioned earlier.

I was due an interview this Thursday but I'm sure they'll know I've decided not to go ahead with it.

Btw, if someone's offered an interview or job, will the Job Centre be notified?