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ChristyL · 11/01/2022 16:37

Hi. I work 20 hours a week and a single parent. I have recently joined universal credit and I was hoping for some help from them with possibility of getting on some courses (which was absolutely useless) ever since I got into contact with them I have been having to go to the job center every 2 weeks which is a nightmare because I'm having to leave work early ( I finished at 1:30pm) to get to the appointment on time or they give me times around the end of school. I have spoken to the girls at work who are In the exact situation as me but have not ever been contacted by the job center. I have asked the job Center and they just tell me everyone will have to go to appointment but I know that's not the case. Any help?

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Danikm151 · 11/01/2022 16:44

Depending on the age of your child they will want you to be earning the equivalent of 35 hours per week on minimum wage. I think school age they expect at least 25 hours as this fits in with school hours.
Can you ask for the appointments to be telephone appointments- citing childcare needs.
Check your claimant commitment.

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