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• 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.

• Check if you're eligible for Universal Credit

  Check if you can get Universal Credit, a benefit you can claim if you’re on a low income or unemployed. Use our tool to check if you’re eligible.

• If your Universal Credit is reduced or stopped

  Find out why your Universal Credit payment might be reduced or stopped, and advice on what you can do about it. You'll be notified if your payment changes.

• How to start a Universal Credit claim

  Find out how to start a Universal Credit claim. Before you start you’ll need to check if you're eligible for Universal Credit.

• Get a Universal Credit advance payment

  How to get an advance payment of Universal Credit if you don't have enough money to get by while you're waiting for your first Universal Credit payment.

• Contact us about a Universal Credit application

  Get help making a new claim for Universal Credit, from the making the application through to getting your first correct payment.

• Going to your Universal Credit medical assessment

  If you're sick or disabled, find out how to prepare for the Universal Credit medical assessment and what the DWP’s decision means for you.

• Check who can claim Universal Credit

  Check if you can get Universal Credit, a benefit you can claim if you're on a low income or unemployed. Read our advice to check if you're eligible.