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• 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

• Paying back a working or child tax credits overpayment

  Change how quickly you repay a tax credits overpayment, and find out about other ways to pay

• If you're sick or disabled

  Information about Universal Credit if you're sick or disabled. Get help and advice about getting UC, filling in the form and going to your assessment.

• 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

• Check if you can sublet your home

  Check if you're allowed to sublet your home and how it might affect your income and benefits

• 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

• 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

• 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 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