Universal Credit

Universal Credit is a benefit for people of working age on a low income, administered by the Department For Work and Pensions (DWP).

What is Universal Credit?

It is a single monthly payment which replaces:

housing benefit
income support
income based Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA)
income related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
child tax credit
working tax credit

These benefits and tax credits are known as legacy benefits.

More about Universal Credit and how to claim is available on GOV.UK

www.gov.uk/dwp/move to uc