Universal Credit

Universal Credit is a payment to help with your living costs. It’s paid monthly.

You may be able to get it if you’re on a low income, out of work or you cannot work.
How it can help

Universal Credit is paid monthly. How much you get depends on:

  • your standard allowance
  • any extra amounts that apply to you
  • any money taken off your payment
  • if you’re working, how much you earn

See how much you could get by using a benefits calculator.

Standard allowance

You’ll get one standard allowance for your household.

How much you’ll getMonthly standard allowance

If you’re single and under 25

£292.11

If you’re single and 25 or over

£368.74

If you live with your partner and you’re both under 25

£458.51 (for you both)

If you live with your partner and either of you are 25 or over

£578.82 (for you both)

Eligibility

You may be able to get Universal Credit if you’re on a low income or need help with your living costs. You could be:

  • out of work
  • working (including self-employed or part time)
  • unable to work, for example because of a health condition

To claim you must:

  • live in the UK
  • be aged 18 or over (there are some exceptions if you’re 16 to 17)
  • be under State Pension age
  • have £16,000 or less in money, savings and investments
How to access

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. Your claim starts on the date you submit it in your account.

If you live with your partner, you will both need to create accounts. You’ll link them together when you claim. You cannot claim by yourself.

If you cannot claim online, you can claim by phone through the Universal Credit helpline.

Can siblings without SEND also attend
No
Is the service available online?
Yes
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