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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.
Guidance for people who are employed and cannot work due to coronavirus (COVID-19).
Guidance for people who are self-employed and getting less work or no work because of coronavirus (COVID-19).
If you're an employer looking to create jobs placements for young people, you can apply for funding as part of the Kickstart Scheme.
You may be able to claim New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) with, or instead of, Universal Credit, depending on your National Insurance record.
Information for local councils on the COVID Winter Grant Scheme funding to support vulnerable households.
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.
You may be able to claim New Style Employment and Support Allowance with, or instead of Universal Credit, depending on your National Insurance record.
Guidance on claiming Universal Credit if you're a student.
Send a question to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) ministerial correspondence team.
This guidance explains the rights of UK nationals in the EU, the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland to benefits and pensions.
Information about Universal Credit for families with more than 2 children.
You have the right to get a copy of the information that is held about you. This is called the 'right of access'.
Guidance for people who were employed and have lost their job due to coronavirus (COVID-19).
Factsheet explaining what Discretionary Housing Payments are, who can claim them and how to claim.
A guide to help organisations and people in support roles explain Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and changes to Disability Living Allowance (DLA) to claimants.
Guidance for people who were receiving benefits before the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Kickstart Scheme terms and conditions for employers and gateways receiving the Kickstart Scheme grant from the Department for Work and Pensions.
Information for existing and new Universal Credit claimants with more than 2 children.
Information for Kickstart gateways on how to help employers with the Kickstart Scheme and how to add job placements or employers to the grant agreement.
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