I7 year old starting work- I’m claiming Universal credit

[Polly421]

Hi

I’m hoping someone can help. My son left full time education last month so i contacted UC and it was updated so his child element stopped. He is still is down as listed as a children who live with me as he does but I don’t receive any benefits for him which is fine I understand that. Now he is starting work do I need to do a change of circumstances? As I’ve had a look and I can remove him from my claim but he does still live with me. Or will he stay on my claim until he’s 18? He wasn’t automatically removed when I reported he left school. I’ve been giving mixed messages saying as he’s under 18 he’s still classed as a dependent of mine so him working won’t affect my universal credit. Also been told no to remove him and re-add him as other person who lives with me and he will be liable to pay rent but due to his age won’t be able to claim anything towards housing cost.

So I would appreciate any advice what I should be doing? Anyone had similar experiences and know what to do on my online journal.

thanks

I would have too, except the SENCO took great pains to tell me they were coordinating with the council on this and she was still considered to be in FT education even though she was bedbound due to CFS/ME and autism burnout and literally from Sept-Nov had only gone into school 4 days, and then stopped completely until Sept the following school year. Even now she is on a schedule where she works from home and only goes in 2.5days/week. She is steadily completing her A levels though per the schedule we agreed with the school.

It’s an exception to the rule. I would hope same would apply in Scotland.

I’m an obviously disabled mum (wheelchair/scooter user) though so it’s assumed I claim benefits…perhaps they didn’t want to assume and risk offending you?

Im glad the therapy is helping your DS. You’ve done fantastic to get him the help as it’s hard to access.

I’m glad to hear she’s progressing and steadily completing her A levels. It’s sound like you’ve both had a lot to deal with.

We have been lucky with the support he receives with school, camhs and our family.

Just now he’s in a good place, everything slow seems to be coming together so I can only hope that its continues but we are taking it one day at a time.