What is Universal Credit

Universal Credit is a benefit to help pay your living expenses and/or housing costs. Universal Credit replaces the following means-tested benefits for working age people.

• Income support
• Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
• Child tax credit
• Working tax credit
• Housing benefit

These are commonly referred to as 'legacy benefits'. If you are currently receiving a legacy benefit, you cannot claim Universal Credit at the same time.

You can watch a video about Universal Credit by clicking here.