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  • Universal Credit

    Find out if you're eligible for Universal Credit if you're on a low income, make an application and get advice on any problems you have.

  • Claiming Universal Credit

    Get help and advice on claiming universal credit. We offer help with applying, reapplying, going for your interview and how to get an advanced payment.

  • Reapply for Universal Credit

    Reapply for Universal Credit if you need to claim it again. If you've claimed before, you might not have to go through the full application again.

  • What is Universal Credit?

    What is Universal Credit and how it works - including how it's different from other benefits and what other benefits you can claim at the same time.

  • How to apply for Universal Credit

    Find out how to apply for Universal Credit online. Find out more about the questions you need to answer, your ‘to-do list’ and the next steps.

  • While you're on Universal Credit

    Overview and content list for while you're on Universal Credit. Check how much you can get, reporting self-employed earnings and getting a budgeting advance.

  • How Universal Credit is paid

    Find out how Universal Credit is paid. You'll usually get a single payment every month paid directly into your bank, building society or credit union account.

  • Getting a Universal Credit budgeting advance

    Find out how to get a Universal Credit budgeting advance, a loan for emergency and one-off expenses. Who’s eligible, how much you'll get and how to apply.