New to UC - Not sure whether to apply

snuggy54snuggy
snuggy54snuggy Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited June 2023 in Benefits and income
First post so please be kind!
I'm currently working 22hrs a week and take home £1200 a month. However, one of my children (7yrs) gets DLA (high care rate/low mobility rate) and everything is a bit too much for me right now. I'm considering giving up work and claiming UC. I'm not sure if I'd qualify or when to apply; after i resign? I can't afford to have no income.
Has anyone else been in a similar situation please? I've never claimed benefits and feel a bit of a fraud!

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  • calcotti
    calcotti Online Community Member Posts: 10,001 Championing
    edited June 2023
    Use a benefit calculator to see what you might help
    https://benefits-calculator.turn2us.org.uk/

    You would get standard allowance, child element, disability child element (high rate) and carer element (plus housing element if you rent).

    Do you any other other benefits other than Child Benefit and their DLA? Any thing such as Child Credits would stop if you claim UC
  • jdug
    jdug Online Community Member Posts: 7 Listener
    Yes, benefits calculator, use different scenarios, see whats best for you. If you are unable or unsure go to citizens advice.

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