I’m fucked aren’t I? - Universal credit

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I get UC to pay towards childcare.

I’m the idiot who didn’t declare the childcare for this month. I’ve tried putting in the costs for this month but it’s too late. I’m only getting £300 when my childcare costs are £700. (I also don’t understand where the £300 has come from)

At least I think I didn’t declare the costs. I’m not 100% sure. My brain is all over the place. I’ve lost so many debit cards this month. I’m pregnant with DC2 and in a bad place mentally. When I realised I’m only getting half the money I need I wanted to punch myself in the stomach.

I am going to phone first thing tomorrow but other than an advance, there’s nothing that can be done is there?

I’m also really baffled where the £300 has come from as it’s a random amount.

The breakdown of where the £300 came from should be available on your online account. It displays the calculations.

Thanks!

I’m still a bit confused and think I might have been underpaid before but I’ll obviously ring and check.

I know they have an appeals section but I don’t think they’ll take into account my error will they?

Log on and look at your statement. It should be broken down as to how they got this figure.

Please call and check. And please don’t punch yourself in the stomach

Maybe put a note on your journal about updating your childcare costs. There may still be time before they finalise the calculations.

Thank you.

I just want to cry I’m so pissed off with myself and really angry that my brain has gone to absolute shit lately.

I regret this pregnancy so much.

My partner is going to be so mad at me

Can you post your statement blanking out personal info to see if we can help/advise please? try not to panic.