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Originally Posted by Wendizzle50
I have lost hope in UC. I used to receive £130 a week in working and child tax credit. I was told the amount I got would transcend over to UC....well I can say it clearly hasnt, I now get on average £220 a month, plus I have to pay a third of my rent. My hours and wage did not change and no one can give me a reason for the huge drop in the amount.
I don't expect state hand outs, I wanted to work and pay my way. Tax credits made this possible.....I am a self employed cleaner and work bloody hard. I'm now struggling so badly to keep my head above water, after I've paid rent, electricity etc etc I have £32 to buy food. As yet I haven't been able to put money on my prepay gas card so my house is very cold. I can't buy clothes or shoes for my son and as far as Christmas goes it's not happening, some days I have no money for his school lunches and can't even get free dinners.
I was told by one employee at uc the amount is correct, I asked him to explain how and he replied if that's the amount it says that's what you are due....well that's helpful.
I know most people have taken a drop in the amount received but I know no one who has as bigger drop as me. I don't know who to go to for help
My rent office said more people are in rent arrears since uc came in then ever before.
The whole system isn't working and government just doesn't care
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I'm sorry I don't know enough about this benefit but if you live in Scotland go to your local Money Matters if not I would agree with TD and seek advice from your local CAB office or Turn to Us.
I hope things improve for you and your family soon
https://www.turn2us.org.uk/