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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.
Universal Credit is a payment to help with your living costs. It’s paid…
You may be able to get Universal Credit if you’re on a low income or need…
Universal Credit is paid monthly. How much you get depends on: your…
If you or your partner are working, how much Universal Credit you get will…
Universal Credit is paid once a month, usually into your bank, building…
You can apply for Universal Credit online. You need to create an account…
If you need help to pay your bills or cover other costs while you wait for…
To get Universal Credit payments, you’ll need to accept an agreement…
You need to report changes to your circumstances so you keep getting the…
If you need financial support, you can get help and advice from the…
You can contact Universal Credit: through your online account by calling…
You need to move to Universal Credit if you’ve received a Migration Notice letter, as one or more of your benefits will be ending soon.
Housing Benefit or Local Housing Allowance (LHA) - rates, eligibility, claim form, calculator, appeals, 'Discretionary Housing Payment'.
Housing Benefit can help you pay your rent if you’re unemployed, on a low…
You may get help with all or part of your rent. There’s no set amount of…
You’ll need to provide some information and evidence to support your claim…
Housing Benefit is being replaced by Universal Credit. Most people will…
You need to report a change of circumstances for you and anyone else in…
Housing Benefit will not cover heating, hot water, energy or food. If you…
You can continue to get Housing Benefit for 2 weeks after you move to Universal Credit.
Reasons why your benefit payments could change, report changes in your circumstances while claiming benefits
If you provide company cars to your employees, use form P46 (Car) to tell HMRC
Incapacity Benefit is help if you could not work because of an illness or disability before 31 January 2011 - it's being replaced with Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).
Information about Housing Benefit from your local council - apply to help pay your rent
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) replaces Disability Living Allowance (DLA) - how and when to claim, rates, eligibility.
Half a million women in England have accessed cheaper HRT - the main treatment for negative menopause symptoms - since last April.
You could get a grant to install a heat pump or biomass boiler. Find out if you’re eligible and how to apply.
The Payment Exception Service is a way for people who do not have a bank account to collect benefit or pension payments. It replaces the Simple Payment service
Find out about the calculation of the company car benefit charge.
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for adults - DLA rates, eligibility, changes because of Personal Independence Payment.
How to start a tax credits claim, when to claim, joint claims, backdate a claim
We're seeking views on 2 statutory schemes which protect North of Scotland consumers from the high costs of electricity distribution in that area.
If you're terminally ill and might not live longer than 12 months, you may be able to get some benefits at a higher rate.
Find out if you’re eligible for delinked payments, how they’re calculated and when you’ll receive them.
You may be able to claim New Style Employment and Support Allowance with, or instead of Universal Credit, depending on your National Insurance record.
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