How do I work out if I'm able to claim any UC?

lily84

Hi, I am unsure of what my benefit situation will be going forward until there is more clarity on the government benefit changes. I am on old style cb esa and dla. I have some savings though and decided to try and find out whether I would actually able to claim any UC in the future but I'm getting confused as to how to work it out as I get different answers on the turn2us test. I live in a family members home which is in their name. How best do I work it out?

Kimi87

The benefit calculators rely on accurate information going in, so you have to be careful what you input.

A trained benefits advisor or the Scope helpline can assist you with benefit calculations:

https://www.scope.org.uk/helpline#:~:text=Scope's%20helpline%20provides%20free%2C%20independent,disabled%20people%20and%20their%20families.&text=Phone%3A%200808%20800%203333.,18001%20then%200808%20800%203333.

https://advicelocal.uk/welfare-benefits

Or you could try Citizens Advice, who have a dedicated help to claim service, they can offer support before, during and after a claim.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/universal-credit/claiming/contact-us-about-universal-credit/

lily84

OK thank you. I'm not putting a claim in at present as i need to wait and see what is happening with the government changes but I was curious to find out if I'm actually entitled to anything due to having some savings. I will check out your links.

Kimi87

Citizens Advice can still assist you with a benefits calculation 😊

Biblioklept

If your savings are over £16,000 then no, if they're over £6,000 then maybe, but there will be a deduction for your savings and for your ESA which may mean you won't be able to but it depends how high your savings are ❤️ Anything under 6000 is ignored