Benefits reduction

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Came late to this thread which has just filled. Revived it as te discussion seemed to still be in full flow

Benefits reduction 1000 replies

Bonsaitreepic · 22/09/2023 08:49
I got my UC payment today. Just checked and it’s almost £300 less than usual. This is because my oldest is now classed as an adult as he’s left ft education. He’s not currently in work.
I have 3 other children but now I seemingly only get support for 2 of them due to the child cap.
Im freaking out. I only get maintenance for one of the children as I have the other 2 50/50 with their dad. I cannot afford to lose this much money every month. I was already struggling as it was. I’m unable to work just yet as one of the children has complex needs. I already get some DLA for them.
im quite sure there’s nothing I can do about this but I’m so worried

The poster of this thread and the previous thread are different people

OMG I am so sorry I didn't realise I juts read the same OP - I'm going to ask MN to consider deleting my post so the thread doesn't fill up with people commenting the same

So sorry OP

No problem. I just came too late to the thread to comment and it seemed to be an interesting discussion covering a wide range of issues arising from the original post. Thought it might be worth continuing as the subject of disabled child care provision had just arisen, and was relevant to the OP’s situation.