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chrisssy

Hey everyone

this is a little different thread to my previous ones

I am asking for advice if there’s any more financial help out there for me I’m currently working full but on a low income I do receive a little bit of help from universal credit because I work full-time I don’t get that much help with living costs  and I’m finding it so difficult to cope on a daily basis with the mental health issues I have and disabilities a I also receive personal Independence payments on both parts daily living and mobility

my question is there any more financial support out there possibly from universal credit or any other financial support

am I entitled to any more help financially 

Any more top up Benetfits in my universal credit can I work full time and still get help with daily living costs

poppy123456

chrisssy said:

Any more top up Benetfits in my universal credit can I work full time and still get help with daily living costs

I don’t understand what you mean here because you said you already work full time. For UC there’s various elements depending on circumstances. If you’re single you’ll be entitled to the standard element and if you rent your home you’ll be entitled to the housing element.

UC has replaced all other benefits so other than council tax reduction there’s no other benefits you can claim. 

If your health condition affects your ability to work then you can report a health condition and send in fit notes from your GP to start the work capability assessment process off. However, as you work full time will your GP give you a fit note?

If you’re found to have LCWRA there’s extra money from the 4th month of your claim. You will also have the work allowance if found to have either LCW or LCWRA which means a certain amount of earnings will be ignored before the 55% earnings taper will apply (if you don’t already have this)
If you’re claiming UC with a partner and they look after you for at least 35 hours per week then they can claim carers element for looking after you. They will need to report a change of circumstances in their journal and report caring for you. Your UC maximum entitlement will then increase by £168 per month.