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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…
Bursaries and scholarships from universities or colleges including hardship funds.
Find out about help you can get moving from benefits to work - training, work trials, starting your own business, help with drug or alcohol problems, carer support
Get support from Jobcentre Plus to help you prepare for, find and stay in…
Your Jobcentre Plus work coach can give you information about training and…
Contact Jobcentre Plus to find out about opportunities that can improve…
You can get help to: start your own business develop your business, if…
Your Jobcentre Plus work coach can tell you about support you can get to…
You may be able to get extra support if you have drug or alcohol problems…
Going back to work does not mean giving up all your benefits. Some…
Get help and extra support when dealing with HMRC if you have additional needs - for example you have a disability or health condition, if English is not your first language or if you’re experiencing domestic abuse or financial hardship.
What it covers, eligibility, how to get a quote and how to apply.
Information for existing and new Universal Credit claimants with more than 2 children.
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.
Lays-offs and short-time working - pay, rights, temporary lay-off, redundancy, taking on extra work, claiming Jobseeker's Allowance, short-time regulations and payments
How the death of your partner affects your benefits, tax and pension. What you can claim and who to tell about your change of circumstances.
Help with the cost of paying for approved childcare - Tax-Free Childcare, 15 and 30 hours childcare, childcare vouchers, Learner Support.
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