Benefits claim. UC over 16000
I’m really worried and upset because I have been called for a claim review and when finding out why I was being called in I read about declaring savings over 16000 and the 6000 thing which I had no idea about. I’ve been claiming UC for a while and starting receiving PIP in 2022. I went over 6000 in 2022 (when I started receiving PIP) and moved into supported housing in 2023 so was able to save money well (very low rent) and was advised to save money for future by my support worker. I went over 16000 in 2024 and have been over 16000 ever since. I acquired all my savings through benefits. I was very frugal and can’t go out much anyway because chronic illness ME/CFS and POTS. I am mostly housebound and spend most time in bed. I’m scared because after calculating how much I might owe it looks like it’s going to be huge amount. I could have spend more. I was worried about the future and not being able to work again so I saved up well and managed to rent with private landlord after saving the money to give myself more independence and less stress which was making my symptoms worse. I’m really scared tbh. I’ve had awful sickening dreams. I wish I’d have known. I feel so stupid and pathetic. What will happen? I feel sick and like giving up completely. Was trying to look after myself and prepare for future like saving up for driving lessons and car so I can go out more whilst also keeping a certain amount incase I somehow ended up homeless after needing to find a home quickly in 2023 and moving into supported living.