If child has part time job whilst in f/t education and I claim UC

Coco1234

Hi, a bit of a ramble but I currently claim universal credit for my daughter who has a disability but is in full time education. She has potentially managed to secure some part time work which I am delighted about, however do I need to let universal credit know and if so, will it affect my current claim. I do work but am claiming some towards housing costs. Looked online but it is a minefield and I don't want to open a can of worms is I don't need to. Thanks in advance

Lauren29

No you don't need to tell UC. The income that she gets from a part time job will be ignored.

Coco1234

Thank you - just so much conflicting information.

Mary_Scope

Hi @Coco1234 and a warm welcome to the community from me!

I can see that Lauren29 has answered your question and given some good advice so I won't add anything else today but its lovely to have you here and I hope you enjoy your time on the community😄