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Universal Credit Claim

Catlady31

Hello,

I have been advised by a Benefits Advisor that my son who is a young adult and newly diagnosed may receive Universal Credit whilst looking for work.

May I ask if any of you claim this and was it easy to claim for? It was also mentioned that he may require a fit to work assessment.  Have any members had to do this and what was involved may I ask?

My son gets very anxious and I'm concerned he will struggle with doing this so I have to help him.

Many thanks for any help.

Parents

  • UC will give you money depending on how much / if you work compared to expenses, but it won't give you any real help or advice.

    I found out that there is Supported Employment Team at a local council, and they assigned me Employment Officer about 2 months after I applied, I was lucky, because she is friendly and understanding and really wants to help me find a better/more suitable employment for me, She is helping me with everyday issues as well, and advices  me about issues at my current work.We have a 1 hour talk on Zoom or at her office once a week, plus exchanging email. It looks like there is no time frame to how long it can keep on going so I hope until I find job in accountancy.

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  • UC will give you money depending on how much / if you work compared to expenses, but it won't give you any real help or advice.

    I found out that there is Supported Employment Team at a local council, and they assigned me Employment Officer about 2 months after I applied, I was lucky, because she is friendly and understanding and really wants to help me find a better/more suitable employment for me, She is helping me with everyday issues as well, and advices  me about issues at my current work.We have a 1 hour talk on Zoom or at her office once a week, plus exchanging email. It looks like there is no time frame to how long it can keep on going so I hope until I find job in accountancy.

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