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More money from universal credit?
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I was just working out my entitlement on the government website as my partner has just taken quite a significant wage cut. When it got to the end it seemed like if I got universal credit I would get more money I can't understand how this is right? I currently don't have to change to universal credit as I am a carer for my disabled daughter but could it be possible I would be better off on universal credit? Does anyone have any experience with a similar situation?
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Mummy to two beautiful girls and one gorgeous boy.
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"Mummy to two beautiful girls and one gorgeous boy".
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/universal-credit-and-families-with-more-than-2-children-information-for-claimantsAlice Holt Forest situated some 4 miles south of Farnham forms the most northerly gateway to the South Downs National Park.0 -
Would love to know how you got on?
I made a claim for UC, in the assessment period now after waiting 5 weeks and it looks like I’ll be better off ... don’t believe it though
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Parmaviolet6 wrote: »Would love to know how you got on?
I made a claim for UC, in the assessment period now after waiting 5 weeks and it looks like I’ll be better off ... don’t believe it though
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The other persons signature states "Mummy to two beautiful girls and one gorgeous boy". Those with more than 2 children can't claim Universal credit.
Some people will be better off on UC though, but be careful because if you work and receive 2 pays within an assessment period then your UC can reduce to zero for that month.0 -
You will also, depending on your circumstances, be assigned a work coach (one of you will) and be asked to find the equivalent of 35 hours a week x min wage.0
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You will also, depending on your circumstances, be assigned a work coach (one of you will) and be asked to find the equivalent of 35 hours a week x min wage.
Under UC don’t both claimants have a work coach. Under legacy benefits one person claimed but had to include a partner on their claim, under UC it is two linked claims.Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Some rules may be different in other parts of UK.0 -
Under UC don’t both claimants have a work coach. Under legacy benefits one person claimed but had to include a partner on their claim, under UC it is two linked claims.
Yes, you are right, having looked this up.0 -
The lady States she is caring for her disabled daughter, so as a carer would not in the intensive work group (35 hour work) if has 3 dependent children is not able to claim UC at the moment0
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