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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…
To get Universal Credit payments, you’ll need to accept an agreement…
If you need help to pay your bills or cover other costs, you might be able…
You need to report changes to your circumstances so you keep getting the…
You can contact Universal Credit: through your online account by calling…
Work out your State Pension age and Pension Credit qualifying age
Find out what benefits you could get, how much you could get and how to claim
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - how and when to claim, rates, eligibility, change of circumstances, claiming due to a terminal illness.
Find the contact details for a pension provider by using the Pension Tracing Service
How to set up or manage a child maintenance arrangement, including what to do if a parent does not pay, how to contact the Child Maintenance Service, and signing in to your account.
The government is consulting on how the current settlement system should be reformed and how those reforms should be implemented.
Use this calculator to work out an amount of child maintenance for your children.
Apply for Carer's Allowance - money to help you look after someone who needs to be cared for. Apply online or use form DS700.
Request a letter to prove your State Pension and benefits, including Attendance Allowance, DLA, ESA, Income Support, JSA, Pension Credit and PIP.
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