Universal Credit + LCWRA

CharlieL
CharlieL Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
edited August 2022 in Universal Credit (UC)
Good Morning, 

I am seeking help with my questions and I cannot find a answer. 
Currently I am receiving UC + LCWRA. I gotta few health problems I was trying to come back to work, but my mental health is again deteriorating. 
I am terrified with all the cost of living then I was trying to find a way to earn some money online. I have some little success with some 'contest online' and last month for example I received 1000$ ( 700£) and here is my question do I need to inform UC about this extra income? 
To be honest I do not how can I survive with 1000£ a month from UC with all my expenses etc. :neutral:

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community Member Posts: 64,375 Championing
    What exactly are you doing to earn that amount of money? If you're working as self employed then you need to report a change of circumstances and tell them you're self employed.
    On the last day of your assessment period you will then need to report your earnings and expenses.
    You will have the work allowance, which means a certain amount of earnings will be disregarded before the 55% deductions apply.
    If you claim for help with the rent your work allowance will be £344, if you don't then it's £573.

  • CharlieL
    CharlieL Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
    edited August 2022
    I’m just talking to people and if they like your live stream then I’m earning some ‘diamonds’ which one I can convert to cash. 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community Member Posts: 64,375 Championing
    If it's regular income then it's classed as earnings and you need to report this.
  • CharlieL
    CharlieL Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
    edited August 2022
    Thank you for the help!
  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,920 Championing
    You are welcome @CharlieL. It is the very least you deserve. If we can do anything else to support you, please don't hesitate to let us know. We are all here for you  :)

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