This might be a really stupid question. I am a single mum, and self employed. I am seriously considering HE DS if things don't improve, and I am wondering about the practicalities of it all. At the moment I am fortunate enough to work in a field that is fulfilling but doesn't pay too well yet- tax credits and the like keep me afloat. I also work in an area where DS would be able to come with me the majority of the time, or stay with his grandmother nearby. I am concerned about the changes in universal credit and the thoughts that self employment is needing to earn a certain amount or you get sent to seek other employment. My elder DD receives DLA and I also get carers allowance for her, so I believe that I may be exempt from being sent off to work ft, but I don't know. What happens if you are HE? And a single parent - how does that work financially? I am assuming the Job centre don't regard HE as a job? Can't they refuse you benefits if you are not working (I am, and always have, but not earning a huge amount from self employment) or how can you HE without a partners wage coming in?
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