Category: Universal Credit
How Starting a Job or Pay Rise Affects Your Universal Credit Payments
Introduction to Universal Credit and Employment Changes Universal Credit is a benefit designed to support people in the UK who are on a low income or out of work. It replaces several older benefits with a single monthly payment, making it easier to manage your finances if your circumstances change. The system is flexible, so…
Universal Credit: How to Get Help with Debt and Rent Arrears
Understanding Debt and Rent Arrears on Universal Credit Understanding Debt and Rent Arrears on Universal Credit If you’re claiming Universal Credit, it’s important to understand how debt and rent arrears can affect your finances and housing situation. Debt is any money you owe that you haven’t paid back as agreed, such as loans, credit cards,…
How to Report Self-Employed Earnings for Universal Credit UK
Understanding Universal Credit and Self-Employment Understanding Universal Credit and Self-Employment Universal Credit is a benefit designed to help people with their living costs if they are on a low income or out of work. It replaces several older benefits and aims to provide financial support that adjusts as your circumstances change. If you are self-employed,…
Universal Credit Health Assessment: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Understanding Health Assessments for Universal Credit When you apply for Universal Credit and you’re sick or disabled, you may be asked to take part in a health assessment. This assessment is a vital step in the process, as it helps the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) understand how your health condition or disability affects…
Universal Credit: A Legal Guide to Applying in the UK
What is Universal Credit? Universal Credit is a government benefit designed to help people with their living costs if they’re on a low income or out of work. It replaces several older benefits and tax credits, combining them into a single monthly payment. Universal Credit is available across the UK and is governed by the…
What to Do If Your Universal Credit Is Reduced or Stopped
Understanding why your Universal Credit might be reduced or stopped When your Universal Credit payments are reduced or stopped, it can be worrying and confusing. Understanding the reasons behind these changes can help you take the right steps to resolve the issue. Common Reasons for Reductions or Stoppages There are several reasons why your Universal…
Universal Credit for Sick or Disabled People: Legal Overview
Introduction to Universal Credit for Sick or Disabled People Universal Credit is a benefit designed to help with living costs if you’re on a low income, out of work, or unable to work due to illness or disability. If you have a health condition or disability that affects your ability to work, Universal Credit can…
How to Appeal a Universal Credit Decision at a Tribunal Step by Step
Understanding Universal Credit Appeals When you receive a decision about your Universal Credit claim that you disagree with, you have the right to challenge it through an appeal. An appeal is a formal way to ask an independent tribunal to review the decision made by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). You can appeal…
Universal Credit: How Much You Get, What Affects Payments, and More
Introduction to Universal Credit Payments Universal Credit is a financial support system designed to help people with their living costs if they are on a low income or out of work. It replaces several older benefits and brings them into a single monthly payment, making the process simpler for many claimants. This guide focuses on…
Challenging a Universal Credit decision – mandatory reconsideration
Understanding Mandatory Reconsideration Understanding Mandatory Reconsideration If you disagree with a decision about your Universal Credit claim, the first step in challenging it is to request a Mandatory Reconsideration (MR). This is a formal process where you ask the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to look at their decision again. The DWP will review…
