Universal Credit

What Universal Credit is. Universal Credit is a payment to help with your living costs. It's paid monthly - or twice a month for some people in Scotland. ^[1]

Sign in to your Universal Credit account to use the username and password you set up when you applied for Universal Credit. ^[2]

Universal Credit has replaced these benefits for most people. You might be able to get Universal Credit if you're not working or you're on a low income. ^[3]

Universal Credit is a means-tested benefit for people of working-age who are on a low income. ^[4]

Universal Credit is a payment for people over 18 but under State Pension age who are on a low income or out of work. ^[5]

What is Universal Credit? Universal Credit is a monthly benefit you can claim if you're on a low income and need extra support with living and housing costs. ^[6]

To get an estimate of what you may be entitled to when you claim Universal Credit, you can use the Turn2us Benefits Calculator. ^[7]

You must claim Universal Credit by the deadline date given in your letter. Look out for your letter as ignoring it could even stop your payments. ^[8]

You can claim Universal Credit by filling out the online claim form. When you're filling out the form, it's a good idea to have the following details to hand. ^[9]

Universal Credit supports you if you are on a low income or out of work. It includes a monthly payment to help with your living costs. ^[10]

To make a claim, you will need to apply for Universal Credit on the GOV.UK website. ^[11]

You can get an estimate of how much your Universal Credit payment will be with an online benefit calculator. ^[12]

Help with living costs for those on a low income, out of work or who cannot work. ^[13]

Universal credit roll-out. Universal credit was introduced in April 2013 and completed its roll-out across the UK in December 2018. ^[14]

Universal Credit. Universal Credit (UC) is a new benefit for people who are unemployed or on a low income to help pay for living costs. ^[15]

Blackburn with Darwen is now a full service Universal Credit area - this means that the way you apply for help towards your rent has changed. ^[16]

Universal Credit is a monthly payment to help with your living costs if you're on a low income or out of work. How to claim Universal Credit. ^[17]

You can claim Universal Credit if you are sick or disabled or have caring responsibilities. ^[18]

Universal credit (UC) includes a housing element to help with rent. If you need more help, you can apply for discretionary housing payments. ^[19]

Universal Credit. Universal Credit is a new benefit administered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). ^[20]

Universal Credit is a payment to help with your living costs if you are either out of work or working but on a low income. ^[21]

Who can get universal credit? You can get UC if you meet the following basic conditions. ^[22]