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Self-employed. How does he apply for Universal Credit?
Flintowl
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I have a son who is self-employed as a piano-tuner. He has Aspergers syndrome and finds life difficult. His clients are almost all local schools which are now closed, he will therefore run out of money very quickly. How does he apply for Universal Credit?
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Hello @Flintowl Pleased to meet you.
Thank you for joining.
Please have a look at this link.
https://www.gov.uk./universal-credit
Explains what your son needs to do and apply.
Also have the following for Asperger's Organisation.
https://www.autism.org.uk
Hope that helps. Please any questions contact us happy to be supportive.
Please take care.
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Hi @Flintowl - Welcome to the community. I'm sorry to read about the difficulties your son already faces. He should apply for Universal Credit online as mentioned above. See: https://www.gov.uk./universal-credit/how-to-claim
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