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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…
Sign in to your Universal Credit account - report a change, add a note to your journal, see your payments and do other tasks
If you're on a low income or out of work, Universal Credit supports you to find a job or increase the hours you work.
If you have a health condition or disability, you’ll have an assessment to work out how much Universal Credit you can get and what you need to do in return.
Find out if you're eligible for Universal Credit and how to claim.
Guidance on claiming Universal Credit if you're a student.
This collection brings together detailed information for people claiming Universal Credit.
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.
The amount you earn, and how often you're paid your wages, can affect your Universal Credit.
If you don’t have enough to live on while you wait for your first payment you may be able to get an advance of your first Universal Credit payment.
Claiming Universal Credit if you're self-employed - eligibility, reporting your earnings, start up periods
Universal Credit can include help with housing costs - paying your landlord, what to do if you cannot pay your rent, other help you can get.
If you pay for childcare while you go to work, Universal Credit can pay some of your childcare costs.
Help to understand debts and deductions taken from Universal Credit payments and who to contact about your debts and deductions if you're struggling financially.
Find out what benefits you could get, how much you could get and how to claim
Detailed information about Universal Credit.
Information for employers on how Universal Credit and earnings are worked out, employers' responsibilities and support available.
This collection brings together documents, information and updates about Universal Credit for local authority staff.
Guidance on getting extra payments to help with the cost of living if you’re entitled to certain benefits or tax credits.
Find out what happens if your Universal Credit claim is reviewed.
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