Helping someone claim
Are you helping someone who is claiming Universal Credit? This section tells you what you need to know to offer the right advice.
How could Universal Credit help you?
How could Universal Credit help you?
Universal Credit supports you if you are on a low income or out of work. It includes a monthly payment to help with your living costs. This site will help you understand what Universal Credit means for you.
If you are currently claiming other benefits why not use an independent benefits calculator to see if you could be better off on Universal Credit? You can check with a local benefits advisor to find out what you could be entitled to with Advice Local.
It is important to also get independent advice before you apply. You can find out more about Universal Credit on this site. If you’re ready to make a claim, visit How to Claim.
If you are in Northern Ireland, visit
Universal Credit / NI Direct.
If you are fleeing from Israel, the occupied Palestinian territories and Lebanon, visit
Support for those fleeing the violence in Israel, Palestine and Lebanon.
If you are fleeing from Sudan, visit
Support for those fleeing the violence in Sudan.
If you are fleeing from Ukraine, visit
Support for those fleeing the conflict in Ukraine.
Are you new to Universal Credit?
Are you claiming Tax Credits?
Are you already claiming Universal Credit?
Are you making a Universal Credit claim?
Advance payments
It’s now easier to get an advance before your first Universal Credit payment.
Landlords and Universal Credit
Learn how you can help your tenants' Universal Credit claims run smoothly.
Employers and Universal Credit
Learn how employers can help their employees claiming Universal Credit. This information can be found through this external link to GOV.UK.