How do I claim universal credit?
In some areas, universal credit is restricted to certain groups of claimants. Find out whether you can claim universal credit in your area. If you cannot claim universal credit, you will need to claim one of the older benefits instead.
You can claim Universal Credit online. If you have a partner (including a same-sex partner), you must normally make a ‘joint claim’ for universal credit.
If you need help, you can ring the universal credit helpline:
Live service: 0800 328 9344
Full Service: 0800 328 5644
Textphone: 0800 328 1344
Once you have made the claim, you will be asked to attend an interview at your local Jobcentre Plus office.
A full universal credit service for new claims is due to be available in all jobcentres in the UK by December 2018
From January 2019 claimants on the older benefits will start to be moved over to universal credit
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21 June 2018
21 June 2018
