Universal Credit
Universal Credit is a working age benefit to help with living and housing costs.
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Universal Credit replaces six existing benefits:
- Jobseeker's Allowance
- Housing Benefit
- Working Tax Credit
- Child Tax Credit
- Employment and Support Allowance
- Income Support
It is available to those who are of working age on low income, not working due to illness, disability or have caring commitments.
If the above does not apply to you, you may beĀ eligible to claim Housing Benefit.
As of February 1 2019, the number of children you have does not affect your eligibility for Universal Credit, but it may affect how much you get.
Severe disability premium
From Wednesday 27th January 2021 customers claiming Severe Disability Premium will no longer be able to make a new claim for Housing Benefit and will be eligible to claim Universal Credit instead.
Mixed age couples
From 15 May 2019, mixed age couples (where one party of the couple is over Pension Credit qualifying age and the other under that age) will no longer be able to choose whether they claim Universal Credit or Pension Credit or pension age Housing Benefit.
Find more info about Universal Credit and mixed age couples at GOV.UK
Apply
Applying for Universal Credit
Benefits Calculators
How to claim Universal Credit: Step by step guide
Reclaim Council Tax Support (Universal Credit Customers Only)
Related pages
Advanced Payments and Financial Support
Advice for landlords
Self employment and Universal Credit
Help from GOV.UK
UC in Action YouTube Channel
Appeal a UC decision
UC and other financial support
UC advice for self employed
UC guidance for landlords