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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.
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.
Universal Credit payments if you're self-employed
Find out how your self-employed Universal Credit payments work, including how the DWP calculates your payments based on your income floor.
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 if a change affects your Universal Credit
Check what change of circumstances you need to report and how they’ll affect your Universal Credit. This includes changes to your work, money or family life.
Challenging a Universal Credit decision - mandatory reconsideration
If you disagree with the decision about your Universal Credit claim, you can ask for ‘mandatory reconsideration’. Find out how to challenge the decision.
Help with debt and rent arrears on Universal Credit
You might be able to get financial help if you're on Universal Credit and are in debt, have rent arrears or are struggling with money.
Start the work capability form for Universal Credit
To apply for Universal Credit if you can't work because you're sick or disabled, you'll need to complete the work capability (UC50) form.
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.