Sign in to your Universal Credit account to: apply for an advance on your first payment; see your statement; report a change in circumstances; add a note to your journal; see your to-do list
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Helping someone claim. Are you helping someone who is claiming Universal Credit? This section tells you what you need to know to offer the right advice. Advance payments. It’s now easier to get...
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To apply for Universal Credit, you’ll need: bank account details. an email address. proof of identity – like a passport, driving licence, debit or credit card. Plus, you’ll need details of your: income. housing costs – like rent, mortgage and service charges. childcare costs. savings and investments. P45 form – if you’ve lost your job.
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To get Universal Credit you must usually: be 18 years old or over - or in some cases 16 or 17. be under State Pension age - check your State Pension age on GOV.UK. live in the UK - there are extra rules if you’re not a British citizen. If you’ve reached State Pension age and you've been told to claim Universal Credit.
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You’ll need to: answer questions about your situation - this is called your ‘to-do list’. confirm your identity - you can do this online or in person. book an appointment with your work coach - you’ll meet them regularly as part of your Universal Credit claim.
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If you’re eligible, you’ll usually have to apply for Universal Credit online on GOV.UK. You’ll then get an online account which you'll use to apply for Universal Credit and keep your claim up to date. You’ll need an email address and a phone number to create an online account. You can find out how to get an email address on the Which? website.
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To apply for Universal Credit, you will need to set up an online account. When you have set up your account, you have 28 days to apply for Universal Credit. You must complete your claim...
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How to claim Universal Credit: step by step. Universal Credit can help you with your living costs if you’re on low income or out of work. Show all steps. 1. Check if you're eligible Show....
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1. Before you claim. Most people make their Universal Credit claim online. There is help available within the online claim form for people who need extra support. Help with your application....
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You can apply for Universal Credit online. You need to create an account to make a claim. You must complete your claim within 28 days of creating your account or you will have to start again.
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