Hi, my name is MarkChris58! - Income support decreasing — Scope | Disability forum
New to the community? Remember to read our community guidelines and our community house rules.
Concerned about another member's safety or wellbeing? Find out how to let us know.

Hi, my name is MarkChris58! - Income support decreasing

MarkChris58
MarkChris58 Member Posts: 2 Listener
edited October 13 in Benefits and financial support
Hello, well the title is my name and my sons together. I've been a single parent with him since 1990, and he's now 31. My son has numerous problems, and attends a daycentre 4 days a week. Which are limited hours.
This last 4 years I was forced to stop my full time work, partly due to help drying up for my son and partly my own health as I'm getting older.
At present I receive income support and carers allowance. This is partly the reason for joining, as my income support is going down, so it is now £87.60 a fortnight. I wondered if anyone else as had this?
Thankyou
Mark
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • Sam_Alumni
    Sam_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,682 Disability Gamechanger
    Welcome to the community @MarkChris58
    You might like to try our benefits calculator, you can fill in all of your details and it will tell you what you could be entitled to.

    If you then need more support in how to apply for them, let us know and we can try and get you more information and help.

    Good luck!
    Scope
    Senior online community officer
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • MarkChris58
    MarkChris58 Member Posts: 2 Listener
    Hi, yes tried those, they say I should be receiving more, but I can't find whether my sons PIP or my carers allowance would make my income support go down, though I've had no changes in circumstances, but like many am reluctant to contact DWP and then find out they'll make us worse off. 
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Sam_Alumni
    Sam_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,682 Disability Gamechanger
    You could try calling the Scope helpline @MarkChris58 on 0808 800 3333 - our helpline staff are fantastic!
    Scope
    Senior online community officer
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Brightness

Categories

Do you need advice on your energy costs?


Scope’s Disability Energy Support service is open to any disabled household in England or Wales in which one or more disabled people live. You can get free advice from an expert adviser on managing energy debt, switching tariffs, contacting your supplier and more. Find out more information by visiting our
Disability Energy Support webpage.

Fancy a chat in our virtual coffee lounge?

Put the kettle on and have a chat in our coffee lounge with other members. We talk about hobbies, games and anything else you can think of!

Cerebral Palsy (CP) Online Cafe

Here's a new opportunity for people with CP or a similar disability (aged 20+) to get together and chat. The sessions are in partnership with CP Sport so you can find out more and meet people from both organisations.

Are you struggling?

Read our 'Coping with stress, low mood and isolation' support thread for a run-down of ideas on how to banish those blues and feel happier.

What do you think about the community?

Complete our feedback form and tell us how we can make the community a better space for you.

Information about COVID-19

If you have questions about the virus, please read our information and support which includes guidance on benefits, getting food and essentials and Cerebral Palsy.

Back to school this September?

Read tips on how to settle back in and handle any worries you or your children might be having this new term.