Hi, my name is MjMorgan8! I have just discovered that UC assume if you are self employed and not...

MjMorgan8
MjMorgan8 Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited May 2025 in Benefits and income

Hi there, I have just discovered that UC assume if you are self employed and not earning, they still assume you are earning 1556.00 ?!!! If I understand them correctly they have in fact stated that if you have received UC once in a 12month term as self employed you cannot claim again. I mean never. What help can I get then as a self employed person even though I stated I was happy to find any work. This is nuts. I have emailed the local MP complaining as well.

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  • Holly_Scope
    Holly_Scope Posts: 5,107 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Hi @MjMorgan8 so sorry you've not had a reply to this yet. Have you had a meeting with your work coach when you initially set up self employed whilst claiming universal credit as there is a minimum floor payment that should have been discussed at this meeting?

    Best wishes,

  • Jules29_
    Jules29_ Online Community Member Posts: 7 Listener

    Hi Morgan , have you spoke to CAB or a welfare officer about this to get a clearer understanding of your entitlement?

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