Universal Credit is a new benefit that supports people who are on a low income or out of work. In time it will replace the following 6 working age benefits:
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Income Support
- Working Tax Credit
- Child Tax Credit
- Housing Benefit
For further detailed information regarding Universal Credit, see the following document which has been provided by the Government:
Universal Credit and You or visit the Universal Credit
Website: Universal Credit: What Universal Credit is
Universal Credit helpline
Telephone: 0800 328 5644
Links - Universal Credit: What Universal Credit is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Help with Housing Costs
- Any help you get with your rent will be included in your Universal Credit payment
- You will be responsible for paying your rent to your landlord
- In some circumstances requests can be made for payments to be made directly to the landlord
Links -Benefit Calculators
These calculators should be used only as a guide to your potential benefits entitlement as there may be other factors which affect the final amount to which you are entitled to. The amount you calculate may differ to the amount you are eligible to receive.
