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UC and being a single Mum

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Abandonedmum · 17/04/2023 08:20

I would be very grateful of any advice from anybody who has been in this situation please. I am a sahm to 1 small child and have so far been living with my partner. We aren't married. After a stupid argument he is now threatening to move out. This is not the first time we have had problems but were making a go of it. My question is what financial help is there available to me? Would uc cover rent and bills? What do other people do in this situation? I can't see it being beneficial to try and get a job as childcare would be so expensive and I have nobody living close enough to help me out. I am really worried what will happen to us.

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Skybluepinky · 17/04/2023 09:05

If u get a job UC will pay towards yr childcare so u will be better off (often 70-80% of yr costs).

millymollymoomoo · 17/04/2023 12:42

Get a job
claim uc - which will help with childcare costs
claim child maintenance

Lizzt2007 · 17/04/2023 12:50

It depends on the age of your child, if child is school age then you are expected to work and/or actively seek work in order to claim UC. As others have said there is also payment toward childcare available.

Danikm151 · 17/04/2023 12:58

UC will pay up to 85% of your childcare.,As you are a single parent you’ll also get a work allowance so £379 will be disregarded before UC is reduced.

Do a benefits calculator based on your circumstances.
I work full time and get around £800 UC each month. It’s a big help.

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Abandonedmum · 17/04/2023 15:41

Thank you everybody for taking the time to reply. My child has just turned 2.

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Flowersun6 · 17/04/2023 15:47

Don't leave yourself vulnerable like this OP. Lots of single parents manage. Apply for as manage jobs as you can.

Does your DC already attend nursery?

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Abandonedmum · 17/04/2023 16:16

Flowersun6 · 17/04/2023 15:47

Don't leave yourself vulnerable like this OP. Lots of single parents manage. Apply for as manage jobs as you can.

Does your DC already attend nursery?

No not yet, she's just been at home with me.

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giggly · 17/04/2023 16:29

yup get a job and back up benefits, never be financially dependent on anyone and working is well known to be beneficial for your mental health.
Make a claim for child maintenance through the CSA do not let your child’s father talk you out of his responsibility for his child.

Danikm151 · 17/04/2023 17:03

If your child is 2 the job centre will put you in the preparation for work category and you’ll be able to claim 15 funded hours if your income is less than £15k for a 2 year old.
This will give you time to job search

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