Help advice on UC/LWCRA/ADP and moving in with a partner
Hi there, I was wondering if anyone could please help me with information. I am currently on a single-person UC getting £357 a month after deductions living with my mum. I also receive the Scottish Adult disability payment of £434.20 a month. I have just been awarded LCWRA and I have just been offered a part time job of 10hrs a week on minimum wage which I really want to accept.
My partner wants me to move back to the family home to be with our 2 children which I want to do, although no matter how I search online I cannot find answers to our situation and what effect it would have regarding rent and council tax. My partner earns £1117.10 a month in her job. She receives £1319 UC a month after deductions. Also the Scottish Child payment of £213.60 for 2 children. Child benefit of £170 a month. She also receives a council tax reduction from a Band C which is 20%. My partner and children live in a private rented accommodation which is £850 a month.
I understand there are a lot of figures here, but if anyone could advise me on how this would all work if I moved back in with my partner and children I would appreciate it. Many thanks in advance.
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You could try a benefits calculator
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I have tried the ones on the GOV website but all 3 give different outcomes, Hence I thought I would try elsewhere.
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Okay, perhaps a local welfare rights organisation could help?
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Hi @Robbo2024
Thank you for explaining your situation, benefits can be so confusing! I can imagine it must be so frustrating having 3 different outcomes and knowing what to do.
I'm not too sure about adult disability benefits in Scotland I'm afraid. I have attached some links and helplines that might be more helpful for you:
- Scope Helpline - 0808 800 3333
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