Universal Credit is a payment to help with your living costs. It\u2019s paid monthly \u2013 or twice a month for some people in Scotland. You may be able to get it if you\u2019re on a low income, out of work or you cannot work. Universal Credit is being rolled out to replace Jobseeker\u2019s Allowance, Housing Benefit, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Employment & Support Allowance and Income Support. The full rollout of Universal Credit is scheduled for completion in 2024.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Between March 13th 2020 and January 14th 2021 there were 4.5 million Universal Credit claims. Over a third of Universal Credit claims have been made since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find out more about Universal Credit using the Universal Credit guide. It covers who can apply, how to apply, how much money you can claim, a glossary to help with Universal Credit terminology and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Due to the impact of Coronavirus over 5.5 million people are claiming Universal Credit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n