Claiming childcare with universal credit- up front payment

[Ridgway2405Participant]

Hi,

i have recently started a new job working 12 hours a week. I am a single mother with a 11 month old daughter. I have done the change in circumstances online universal credit however I have a seen that when claiming universal credit childcare you have to pay the fees first then claim it back and you get it the following months. I don’t know how they expect me to pay 300 upfront and get it the month after when I only get paid 456 a month. I received the first month as a flexible support fund but I cannot claim it so I am back in the same position as I was before. It seems so hard to go into work and better my self I don’t know how I’m going to do it. Does anybody have any advice?

[KasiakikaParticipant]

Hi,

I’ve just started with applying to all possible benefits myself so will probably face the same problem as you do. I’ve recently separated with my partner and I am alone with my 19 month old.  How are you coping with going back work? Is your daughter in the nursery? I’m sorry its a bit off – topic but I’m terrified how I will cope with everything. I’m also an expat with no family around and feel very desperate and stressed😢

[NightrunnerParticipant]

Have you enquired about vouchers?  That may help in the interim.  You can apply for an advance on universal credit.

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