Universal Credit has replaced these benefits for most people:

• Housing Benefit
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
• Child Tax Credit
• Working Tax Credit
• Income Support

You might be able to get Universal Credit if you’re not working or you’re on a low income to find out, contact the Department of Works & Pensions below.

Universal Credit helpline:

Telephone: 0800 328 5644
Textphone: 0800 328 1344
Relay UK (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0800 328 5644

Universal Credit Migration Helpline: 0800 169 0328