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How to get help to understand and make a Universal Credit claim, and get help managing your claim.
If you want to claim Universal Credit you must verify your identity. This guide for claimants and people supporting them explains how to do that.
If you get Universal Credit, you could get an extra amount to help support your children if they normally live with you.
Guidance for landlords on Universal Credit and rented housing
The rules and exceptions that apply if you had more than 2 children before 6 April 2026 and claimed Universal Credit.
How Universal Credit works if you are self-employed and how to report your self-employed income and expenses to Universal Credit every month.
Financial help and support when you first move to Universal Credit from your current benefits.
Information for employers on how Universal Credit and earnings are worked out, employers' responsibilities and support available.
How Universal Credit works if you’re State Pension age and you got a Migration Notice letter.
If you’re in a couple where one of you is State Pension age, and you get a Migration Notice, you both need to move to Universal Credit as your benefits have ended or will end soon.
The support that is available for Universal Credit claimants who have a disability or health condition.
Information about Universal Credit for homeless people, those at risk of homelessness and the organisations supporting them.
Check the availability and any issues affecting the Help to Save service.
Social rented sector landlords with Landlord Portal access can use automation, known as 'bots', to confirm their Universal Credit tenants' housing costs.
Guidance for current creditors or suppliers, for example, utility suppliers and landlords, on how the deductions from benefit scheme works.
You might receive an additional payment to help you move to Universal Credit, if you receive a Migration Notice letter.
Detailed information about Universal Credit.
Guidance if you received a lower level of benefit after moving to Universal Credit, and this was due to a decision to end your old 'legacy' benefit, which was found to be incorrect.
What Universal Credit means for couples who make a joint claim, including who can make a joint claim and what they will be expected to do in return.
Guidance on how to resolve landlord queries about Universal Credit. It includes links to online information, and telephone numbers for specialist support.
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