The Government are moving people who are currently claiming “legacy benefits” onto Universal Credit. Find out more.

Universal Credit is a monthly payment to help with your living costs, and you may be able to claim it if you are on a low income, out of work or you cannot work. 

Find out the answers to your questions about Universal Credit.

This section provides you with help and support claiming Universal Credit.

If you have a change in your circumstances, it is important you report this as soon as possible to prevent you being under- or over-paid Universal Credit.

In this section we provide you with guidance on updating your rent charges for the new financial year and explain why this is so important.