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Originally posted by courtg9000 View PostIf you think HMRC are a pain in the bum and to be avoided at all costs then for god's sake do whatever you must to avoid the DWP! Trust me on this!
You could become an Uber Driver.....
You could sell a kidney....
Just trust me on this, do everything possible to avoid the DWP!
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If you think HMRC are a pain in the bum and to be avoided at all costs then for god's sake do whatever you must to avoid the DWP! Trust me on this!
You could become an Uber Driver.....
You could sell a kidney....
Just trust me on this, do everything possible to avoid the DWP!
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Originally posted by SchumiStars View PostSorry to sound stupid.
I have never previously had the need to make any benefit claims or anything but with zero savings and without a contract looking to try and get some help were i can. Would anyone know how and if i could apply for universal credits, i have never been in this position before in all honesty.
With kind regards, SK.
Here seeing as your googling is not up to speed.
Become an Amazon Flex Delivery Driver in the UK
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This is a good caluclator
https://www.entitledto.co.uk/
But your employment status can be confusing, I mean, most contractors even in work don't understand their employment status properly. So you need to read these guides as UC treats us differently to what you'd think.
https://www.contractoruk.com/limited...al_credit.html
https://www.contractoruk.com/success...allowance.html
https://husaaccountants.com/blog-new...and-directors/
Mentioned in the above articles is that your business income is considered which is a surprise to some.
That should give you a clear idea of what to pick when it comes to employment status in the calulator. Bung the figures in as honestly as you can and hey presto. Remember, bending the truth or 'forgetting' to put the right details is fraud so IMO be whiter than white when answering the questions.
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Originally posted by northernladuk View Post
In google type universal credit site:forums.contractoruk.com and it will return all the threads where it's mentioned. There 'might' be something useful in there but there will be a lot of noise and arguing.
universal credit site:forums.contractoruk.com = "About 90 results (0.26 seconds)"
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Originally posted by KinooOrKinog View PostThis might be useful. These calculators will tell you what benefits you could be entitled to based on your circumstances, not just universal credit
https://www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators
You'll definitely be entitled to job seekers allowance though, which is about £85 a week. I think it's one of the only benefits that isn't means tested. You can apply for it online.
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My only advice is follow the rules, anally. Document everything.
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This might be useful. These calculators will tell you what benefits you could be entitled to based on your circumstances, not just universal credit
https://www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators
You'll definitely be entitled to job seekers allowance though, which is about £85 a week. I think it's one of the only benefits that isn't means tested. You can apply for it online.
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Uncle Albert has already posted the link the OP needs to make up for the woeful attempt to research it.
To add to this use the google search function as this has been discussed many times.
In google type universal credit site:forums.contractoruk.com and it will return all the threads where it's mentioned. There 'might' be something useful in there but there will be a lot of noise and arguing.
Read the link and seems you've time on your hands why not pop down the job centre?
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Originally posted by Uncle Albert View Post
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UC Credit
Sorry to sound stupid.
I have never previously had the need to make any benefit claims or anything but with zero savings and without a contract looking to try and get some help were i can. Would anyone know how and if i could apply for universal credits, i have never been in this position before in all honesty.
With kind regards, SK.Tags: None
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