We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
Information for existing and new Universal Credit claimants with more than 2 children.
You can get extra help and support from DWP to claim and manage your benefits or pension - for example if you have a disability or health condition.
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…
To get Universal Credit payments, you’ll need to accept an agreement…
If you need help to pay your bills or cover other costs, you might be able…
You need to report changes to your circumstances so you keep getting the…
You can contact Universal Credit: through your online account by calling…
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
What happens to benefits if you or someone in your family goes to prison or is on remand.
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.
Claiming your State Pension later - extra State Pension, backdated arrears and lump sum payments.
Information and guidance on how to apply for War Pension Unemployability Supplement.
Information about Universal Credit for families with more than 2 children.
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.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Please fill in this survey (opens in a new tab and requires JavaScript).