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13 Jun 2025
Q&A

Joe

What aspects of Universal Credit should be changed so that it supports people on low incomes better?

It would be great if it had a questionnaire that would allow people to answer questions to make sure they are getting the correct benefits, as a seasoned veteran of universal credit trying to make sure I included everything within my claim was not easy at first, but talking with staff with a greater knowledge of UC and their help was invaluable, they explained due to me having a disability and also being a carer I was able to apply for LCWRA via sick notes from the Doctor, also as a carer I was advised to apply for the carers element of Universal Credit, also it would be helpful to explain the amounts taken off your UC for claiming Carers allowance and also if you are working part time. I feel more clarity around this and also around payment of rent etc would be a great way forward for UC.

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