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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 or a change in…
You may still get Universal Credit if you work. You must report any change…
If you’re nearing the end of life (for example, due to a life-limiting…
If you get, or are entitled to, the severe disability premium you may be…
Check who your health assessment provider is and how to contact them.
These statistics cover the number of people on Universal Credit with a health condition or disability restricting their ability to work.
Find out what support is available to help with the cost of living: income and disability benefits, bills and allowances, childcare, housing and travel.
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.
Financial help if you're disabled - benefits, housing costs, council tax, vehicle tax exemption, TV Licence, motability schemes, VAT relief
Resources to help local commissioners achieve value for money by estimating the return on investment (ROI) and cost-effectiveness of public health programmes.
Carer's Credit helps carers fill gaps in your National Insurance record to help you qualify for the State Pensions and other benefits - what you'll get, eligibility and how to claim
How Universal Credit works if you’re State Pension age and you got a Migration Notice letter.
Find out if you need to pay the immigration health surcharge as part of your visa or immigration application.
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