Hi, my name is TRIBUNAL1970_cost! How do I claim UC as a carer?

TRIBUNAL1970_cost
TRIBUNAL1970_cost Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
edited September 5 in Universal Credit (UC)

I’m a caregiver for my autistic daughter her pip review got cancelled waiting on tribunal court date.just asking for information on how to get Universal Credit to understand I’m not available to work because of my full time caregiving commitments.

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  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 11,423 Scope Online Community Coordinator


    Hi there @TRIBUNAL1970_cost and welcome to the community.

    I'm sorry to hear you're waiting on a tribunal date, hopefully they won't keep you waiting long. I'd suggest looking at a benefits calculator, just to make sure you're receiving all the help you can.

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 7,477 Championing

    Does your daughter have a current active PIP award?

    If she doesn't, you can explain the circumstances to UC and hope your work coach is reasonable, they do have a limited amount of discretion.

    If they won't budge, you can ask for a Mandatory Reconsideration of the decision not to place you into the no work commitments category.

    There is also the option to make a formal complaint:

    https://makeacomplaint.dwp.gov.uk/

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