Not sure how i will survive with what i get

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AnnBarny
AnnBarny Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited January 2019 in Universal Credit (UC)
Hi im disabled myself and have a disabled 20 year old daughter .my husband who was our sole provider died 2 years ago ..ive just had to sign upto UC ..i get carers for Anntonia £65 per week and UC £150 per month plus im fightening my PIP as on DLA i got full for life now a av standard care for 3 years its going to a tribunel .Anntonia gets £200 UC and full care as mobility part pays for her van ... how are we supposed to live on that my elec n gas are £150 a month as we have medical equipment ... im not sure on how were gona survive 

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    edited January 2019
    Hi,

    Do you rent your home? If so then is it social housing or private landlord?

    For your UC claim are you sending in sick notes for yourself? Is your daughter sending in sick notes for herself?
  • Pippa_Alumni
    Pippa_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,761 Championing
    Hi @AnnBarny, and a warm welcome to the community!

    Thanks for sharing this with us, and I'm so sorry for your loss. You may like to have a look at this page on extra help if your benefits have been stopped. It may also be worth checking this grants search to see if there are any local awards you're eligible for.

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