Qasim Rashid, Esq.May 22, 2023

Never take seriously those who ridicule low income people for having a smartphone or laptop.

“If they’re so poor how did they buy an iPhone???”

Because they’re trying to escape poverty, not the 1700s, genius. If you think basic tech access is luxury, try and survive a month without it.😐

Show threadCarl Gold, PhDMay 22, 2023
@QasimRashid smarter people than I have pointed out that our society is one in which it’s not so hard to have consumer items including tech - what’s unreachable for many is a good home, health care and education - and those should not be luxuries!
Show threadAutisticMumTo3May 22, 2023
@carl24k @QasimRashid
Here in the UK internet access is essential for claiming Universal Credit and for not being sanctioned and have it stopped (both relating to completing your Universal Credit online journal & meeting your job search requirements which often include using the 'universal job match' site amongst other things). And mobiles etc are essential for accessing that stuff too. Under Universal Credit your housing benefit is part of your UC payment.
Show threadAutisticMumTo3May 22, 2023
@carl24k @QasimRashid
Universal Credit isn't just an unemployment benefit but also tops up the incomes of those in employment but on a low wage. & it is also claimed by long term sick or too disabled to work.
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@AutisticMumTo3 @carl24k @QasimRashid

Carers payments are also made through UC.

However I've heard that deductions also apply if you get more than one type of payment or have any other income.

May 22, 2023 at 9:16amWeb
Show threadAutisticMumTo3May 22, 2023

@srfirehorseart @carl24k @QasimRashid
You can get Carer's Allowance & UC but your Carer's Allowance is deducted from your Universal Credit like mine is deducted from my Income Support. That is not the same as sanctions.

https://www.gov.uk/carers-allowance/effect-on-other-benefits

Sanctions its not a set value that is deducted but instead it tends to be the whole of your UC that is stopped no matter how much you get.

Carer's Allowance

Apply for Carer's Allowance - money to help you look after someone who needs to be cared for. Apply online or use form DS700.

GOV.UK
Show threadAutisticMumTo3May 22, 2023
@srfirehorseart @carl24k @QasimRashid
Claiming Carers Allowance can enable you to get an extra allowance added to the amount of UC you're entitled to before deductions and get you let off the requirement to search for a full time job because to get CA you need to be caring for at least 35 hrs/week.
Show threadAutisticMumTo3May 22, 2023
@srfirehorseart @carl24k @QasimRashid
https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit/what-youll-get
Universal Credit

Universal Credit is replacing 6 other benefits with a single monthly payment if you're out of work or on a low income - eligibility, how to prepare.

GOV.UK