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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 Universal Credit if you’re sick or disabled
Check if you can apply for support if you can't work because you're sick or disabled. Universal Credit is available for people with sickness or disabilities
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
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
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
Before you apply for Universal Credit
Information for before you apply for Universal Credit. Find out more about what Universal Credit is, check if you're eligible and how it's paid