Universal credit on Maternity leave??

If you cant get mat leave from work im sure you can claim it from uc write on your journal and ask x

@Casey Leigh but also claiming UC to top up maternity allowance?

@Lauren they will take off any money like an earning if you get maternity pay and top it up that way if you go on gov.uk you can search it xx

Hi Lauren I had to ask about this on my journal as I was unsure . I get a very small amount of UC on top of my crappy monthly wage 🤣 so I wasn't sure if anything changed when I get mat pay. It's exactly like an earning so they deduct a certain amount per £1 then tally up what you are entitled too after that if that makes sense. . I'll share the reply I had I hope it helps xx

In regard to Maternity Pay, this is deductible from Universal Credit. Paid by Employer - This will be deducted in the usual way (55p per £1). Pay by Maternity Allowance - This will be deducted pound for pound. Once your child is born, you will need to report a change of circumstance > children and other people who live with you as soon as possible to give us more time to get this change verified. You do not need to wait for a Birth Certificate as we can use other documents from the hospital to verify birth.

@Helen hey Helen..I’ve heard of a journal but what is it? I’m currently not on UC but planning on applying for it so when will I need to do that by

@Lauren hi honey. Sorry I mis read and thought you already received it:) definitely apply now as I know they do have a back log at the moment (I work alongside dwp with the project that I'm on) so when you apply they usually call you in, or do it over the phone (however it's mostly face to face now) once you have turned up for that they give you a log in for the universal credit site which has your personal details and a journal page which is where you can add notes for your work coach/any updates or changes ask any questions etc. There is also a payments page which will tell you how much you will get for that month and when. As well as other information . But you won't get access until you have applied and been to the job centre for your gist appointment. I hope this helps lovely. Feel free to message if you want any help :) xxx