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Bevers1959
Bevers1959 Community member Posts: 56 Connected
Hi am waiting for my pip appeal i work 24hrs a week bring home pay £768 every 4wks after bills i am left with £5 for food and everything else, would i be able to claim universal credit 

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 53,360 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi,

    That will depend on circumstances and other income. UC is a means tested benefit so if you live with a partner that works then you would claim as a couple.

    All you can do is put all your details into a benefits calculator and see what it comes up with.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
  • Bevers1959
    Bevers1959 Community member Posts: 56 Connected
    I dont have a partner or any other income , have heard there are different sorts of uc, am at wits end wondering what to do, will my pip appeal be affected thanks
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 53,360 Disability Gamechanger

    Your PIP appeal won't affect UC because they're different benefits. Pop your details into a benefits calculator to see what if anything you could claim. Remember they are only as accurate as the information you put into them. https://www.entitledto.co.uk/

    If you're unable to do that then i'd advise a visit to your local CAB who will do a full benefits check on you.



    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
  • Bevers1959
    Bevers1959 Community member Posts: 56 Connected
    Thanks, will have to do something

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