Single Parent Allowance

Emma_995 · 14-05-2020 03:08PM #1

Am I entitled to any other form on social welfare payment I am unemployed and receiving single mothers allowance?

splinter65 · 14-05-2020 05:23PM

Emma_995 wrote: »

Am I entitled to any other form on social welfare payment I am unemployed and receiving single mothers allowance?

Try not to use the expression “single mothers allowance” it’s One Parent Family Payment. If you are unemployed and not caring for a sick or disabled or otherwise vulnerable person then no, there’s no other payment you can get.
What’s your housing situation? Do you get maintenance from the other parent of your child?

lughildanach · 18-05-2020 09:06AM

Emma_995 wrote: »

Am I entitled to any other form on social welfare payment I am unemployed and receiving single mothers allowance?

There are a number of other payments you may be able to get, depending on your circumstances.

Working Family Payment is available to those on One Parent Family Payment and who are working more than 19 hours per week (this continues even if you have been laid off due to COVID-19)

If you were working and have been laid off due to COVID, you can get the COVID Pandemic Unemployment Payment of 350/week (although this will result in a reduction of your OPFP payment if the 350 is more than your usual wages)

I imagine that you are already in receipt of Child Benefit.