Universal credit

scouser1977

Hi I done a benefits check online an it said i was entitled to claim universal credit, but when I went to claim it, it said i could not claim yet as it was not in my area, so what can I do please. 

Lasian_Alumni

Hi @scouser1977, welcome to the community!

Have you checked if you're eligible for other benefits, since your Universal Credit isn't in your area yet? You might be interested in using our benefits calculator.

I hope this helps, please do get in touch if you have any questions.

scouser1977

Hi thanks for your reply, I've just used your calculator and again said i could claim universal credit, so tried again an said no again, did say I was entitled to any other benefits. 

scouser1977

Sorry didn't say .

CockneyRebel

Have you tried claiming ESA ?

CR

scouser1977

Hi cockney I'm not intilted to it because I work 13 hrs week, my total weekly income is £96.00 and straight away I have to pay £40 rent which leaves me £56.00 for lecy, gas water, tv licence ect, im left with just over £5.00 for food it's stupid . 

Sam_Alumni

Hi @scouser1977
Universal Credit is only currently in certain areas.  There is lots of information about UC here.
Are you a disabled person? Could you be entitled to PIP?

scouser1977

Hi Sam thanks for your reply, I just don't understand why it's saying I am entitled to it, and then when I try an claim it, it says no but then doesn't give me any other information like what else i could claim to replace this, then when I try benefits calculation I'm not entitled to any think else accept universal credit. 

CockneyRebel

Perhaps you need to get f2f advice from CAB or similar, who can do a full benefit check for you, something we cannot do on a public forum

CR

scouser1977

Thanks cockney but I've already done that many times in the past an they have always said I'm not entitled to any think. 

CockneyRebel

Your situation does seem to be untenable
Try ringing the Scope help line who may be able to explain better

CR