Due to the impact of Coronavirus over 5.5 million people are claiming Universal Credit. Many of them are new to claiming Universal Credit having been negatively impacted by Coronavirus.
If you have been effected then the following guide is to help local people navigate claiming Universal Credit.
Universal Credit
Universal Credit is a payment to help with your living costs. It’s paid monthly – or twice a month for some people in Scotland. You may be able to get it if you’re on a low income, out of work or you cannot work. Universal Credit is being rolled out to replace Jobseeker’s Allowance, Housing Benefit, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Employment & Support Allowance and Income Support. The full rollout of Universal Credit is scheduled for completion in 2024.
Between March 13th 2020 and January 14th 2021 there were 4.5 million Universal Credit claims. Over a third of Universal Credit claims have been made since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Find out more about Universal Credit using our Universal Credit guide. It covers who can apply, how to apply, how much money you can claim, a glossary to help with Universal Credit terminology and more.
- What is Universal Credit?
- Universal Credit full service areas
- Who can claim Universal Credit?
- How much can I claim on Universal Credit?
- How will I get paid Universal Credit?
- How to apply for Universal Credit
- Login to your Universal Credit account
- Universal Credit with more than two children
- Universal Credit FAQs
- Universal Credit useful contacts
- Universal Credit glossary
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