Universal Credit

What is Universal Credit?

Universal Credit is a new type of financial support for people of working age who are looking for work or on a low income and will replace a range of existing benefits and tax credits. Universal Credit is being introduced gradually between April 2013 and 2017.

How will Universal Credit affect me? 

Watch this short video     for more information or you can download the Money Advice Service leaflet     .

 

Find out more 

Find out more about Universal Credit and how it might affect you here: 

 

Applying for Universal Credit 

• complete an application for Universal Credit here
• contact Job Centre Plus by telephone on 0345 604 3719 or online here 
• if you do not have one, apply for a National Insurance Number here