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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.
Universal Credit is a monthly payment to help with your living costs. You…
When you apply for Universal Credit, you can report if you have a health…
After you’ve reported your health condition or disability, you may need to…
You may still get Universal Credit if you work. You must report any change…
If you get, or are entitled to, the severe disability premium you may be…
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…
The support that is available for Universal Credit claimants who have a disability or health condition.
How to apply for a special payment if you claimed Income Support because of a disability or health condition instead of Employment and Support Allowance.
Financial help if you're disabled - benefits, housing costs, council tax, vehicle tax exemption, TV Licence, motability schemes, VAT relief
These statistics cover the number of people on Universal Credit with a health condition or disability restricting their ability to work.
Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) money if you cannot work because of illness or disability - rates, eligibility, apply, assessment.
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.
Help if you're living with a health condition or disability. Includes Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).
Benefits that are available to you and how to apply for them.
Only fill in this capability for work questionnaire (UC50) if you’re asked to do so, this is not a claim form.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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