Hi, my name is dionnem! what is my rights on universal credit, and bank statements as Im my ...

dionnem
dionnem Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited April 11 in Universal Credit (UC)

what is my rights on universal credit, and bank statements as Im my son appointee ,but they want to see my transactions as well,but they’re only looking at my son‘s claim,

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  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 4,852 Championing

    Several members have had this question, unfortunately no one has ever come back to say what was and wasn't acceptable to UC in these circumstances.

  • anisty
    anisty Online Community Member Posts: 791 Trailblazing

    I really don't think it's acceptable for them to scrutinise your transactions as well. I am appointee for my adult son. I have one joint bank account with him, purely for his benefits. Another joint building society acc with him, purely for his savings.

    Then i have one joint account with my hubby which has no connection at all to our son's money, apart from the "keep/rent" money we take from our son from his back account each month.

    This goes on regular standing order so is clearly marked.

    And then i have my business account in my business name, again nothing to do with my son (or hubby)

    And a personal account in my own name purely for my carer's allowance.

    When my son's claim was called for review, i only sumitted statements for the the joint bank acc i have with him and the joint building soc acc i have with him.

    I am expecting them to be doing a full review of his entire UC claim anytime now and i will not be expecting to submit any info from the acc i have with my hubby at all.

    And i will be objecting if they ask for them!!

    If your son's money is all mixed in with your own money of course, much trickier! I like everything seperate so it is very easy to account for all the transactions.