Universal Credit
Universal Credit
Universal Credit is a benefit for people who are on a low income or out of work. It is replacing several older benefits, such as Jobseeker’s Allowance, Housing Benefit and Tax Credits.
Useful Information and Tools
The Money Advice Service explains how Universal Credit works and offers Money Manager which can help you budget if you are claiming Universal Credit.
The GOV.UK website provides information on:
- Income‑related benefits
- Tax credits
- Council Tax Reduction
- Carer’s Allowance
- Universal Credit
- How benefits change when you start work or change hours
You can also use a free, anonymous benefits calculator to check:
- What benefits you could get
- How to claim
- How starting work might affect your benefits
Severe Disability Premium (SDP)
Since January 2021, people entitled to the Severe Disability Premium who have a change in circumstances may need to claim Universal Credit.
More information is available on the GOV.UK website.