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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.

  • in reply to Mariusz

    Did you mention that you have Autism ? Was it in the last three years ? Did they refer you to the disability employment advisor ?

    because all are now since last year protocol on dealing with job seekers who have complex or multiple needs.

  • in reply to Blue

    I had a disability / mental health advisor while on UC in 2019.

    They reduced my work search commitment to 25 hours per week and I was excused from signing on in person at the job centre.

    When the lockdown was eased in summer 2021.  My work search commitment was upped back to 35 hours per week and they insisted on weekly attendance in person at the job centre.

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  • in reply to Blue

    I had a disability / mental health advisor while on UC in 2019.

    They reduced my work search commitment to 25 hours per week and I was excused from signing on in person at the job centre.

    When the lockdown was eased in summer 2021.  My work search commitment was upped back to 35 hours per week and they insisted on weekly attendance in person at the job centre.

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