Need some advice please
Itsasecret
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So I currently get income support due to being a lone parent but my youngest is about to turn 5 and I’ve been told my IS will stop I currently get £400 every fortnight from it due to having disability premium top ups because I get PIP (enhanced rate on both components)
my question is what do I do now as I will lose my IS and the premiums which is a loss of 800 per month that’s a lot of money me being a single parent of two and disabled I still of course have my pip and child tax credit but I’m not sure how far it will stretch will I be entitled to anything else? I’ve heard of UC but apparently people are worse off being on it?
my question is what do I do now as I will lose my IS and the premiums which is a loss of 800 per month that’s a lot of money me being a single parent of two and disabled I still of course have my pip and child tax credit but I’m not sure how far it will stretch will I be entitled to anything else? I’ve heard of UC but apparently people are worse off being on it?
Thanks for reading appreciate any advice
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Whether or not you will be better or worse off will depend on your circumstances.
If you claim UC your Tax Credits will stop.
If you have a health condition that limits your ability to work then you should declare this when applying for UC and will then be referred for a Work Capability Assessment, the outcome of that could increase your UC entitlement.
You should try using a benefits calculator and/or seek help from an advice agency to find out what you may be entitled to.0
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