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Rates for Universal Credit

Hi Everyone,
I recently had to sign for universal credit, and read some articles about it being the same rate for everybody because an extra payment if you are unwell or with disability had been abolished.
Around the site here I have seen one or two posts from people saying something about an increase in payment if you are in a specific group?
I’m not sure if it is relevant to me, or even if it is still the case that an extra payment can be made, and wonder if
someone give some advice about it?
Thanks in advance,
Chockies.
I recently had to sign for universal credit, and read some articles about it being the same rate for everybody because an extra payment if you are unwell or with disability had been abolished.
Around the site here I have seen one or two posts from people saying something about an increase in payment if you are in a specific group?
I’m not sure if it is relevant to me, or even if it is still the case that an extra payment can be made, and wonder if
someone give some advice about it?
Thanks in advance,
Chockies.
Replies
I did not know that this was a possibility so it has given me a bit of extra hope.
It is very difficult on such a low amount of money at the moment, I’m sure that everyone having to access the service can relate.
I have supplied fit notes and this will be the case for the duration, so I’ll make sure to tell the work coach about this next time we speak.
Thank you @poppy123456 for your helpful reply.
Chockies.
I will ask the work coach to refer me for assessment and will look out for the form in the post.
Thank you @poppy123456 that’s great.
Chockies 🍫.