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Universal Credit is replacing 6 other benefits with a single monthly payment if you're out of work or on a low income - eligibility, how to prepare.
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Universal Credit is paid monthly. How much you get depends on: your鈥�
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You need to report changes to your circumstances so you keep getting the鈥�
If you need financial support, you can get help and advice from the鈥�
Find out what benefits you could get, how much you could get and how to claim
Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) is an unemployment benefit you can claim while looking for work - how to apply online, New Style Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA), eligibility, rates, rapid reclaim, JSA interview, when payment鈥�
You can apply for New Style Jobseeker鈥檚 Allowance (JSA) to help you when鈥�
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If you鈥檙e invited to an interview, you must attend. It will be at your鈥�
When you apply to claim JSA, your work coach will make an agreement with鈥�
As long as you鈥檙e still eligible, you鈥檒l keep getting income-based鈥�
You must tell Jobcentre Plus if your circumstances change, for example you鈥�
Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) money if you cannot work because of illness or disability - rates, eligibility, apply, assessment.
Pension Credit is extra money for pensioners to bring your weekly income up to a minimum amount - what you'll get, apply, eligibility.
NHS Business Services Authority contact number for ordering prepaid prescriptions for 3 or 12 months at a cheaper rate than single prescriptions
Get an estimate of how much Pension Credit you may be entitled to
Interest-free loans from the government for some people on benefits: how to apply, check if you're eligible
Carer's Credit helps carers fill gaps in your National Insurance record to help you qualify for the State Pensions and other benefits - what you'll get, eligibility and how to claim
A disability premium is extra money if you鈥檙e under Pension Credit age and registered blind or getting certain benefits - what you get, eligibility, apply
Check if you can get free NHS prescriptions, dental treatment or eye tests - or help with other NHS costs
Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) helps homeowners on certain benefits pay interest on loans or mortgages - what you'll get, eligibility and how to claim.
Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit is help if you're ill or disabled from an accident or disease caused by work - eligibility, how to claim.
Constant Attendance Allowance - extra money to help pay for care if you get Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit or a War Disablement Pension
Only fill in this capability for work questionnaire (ESA50) if you鈥檙e asked to do so 鈥� this is not a claim form.
Income Support is extra money to help people on a low income or none at all - rates, eligibility and how to claim
You may be able to get a one-off payment if you've been diagnosed with diffuse mesothelioma, and your exposure to asbestos happened in the UK
The Christmas Bonus is a one-off tax-free 拢10 payment to people who get certain benefits - what you'll get, eligibility, how to claim
Reduced Earnings Allowance can help if your income falls because of a work-related accident or disease - what you'll get, eligibility and how to claim
If you cannot use the online service to apply for a Budgeting Loan, you can do it by post using this application form.
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