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How Universal Credit claimants can give consent for their information to be shared with another person or organisation to help them deal with their claim.
The support that is available for Universal Credit claimants who have a disability or health condition.
This document gives an introduction to Universal Credit for people who are claiming it.
Detailed information about Universal Credit.
If you're on a low income or out of work, Universal Credit supports you to find a job or increase the hours you work.
Guidance for current creditors or suppliers, for example, utility suppliers and landlords, on how the deductions from benefit scheme works.
Information about Universal Credit for homeless people, those at risk of homelessness and the organisations supporting them.
This guide explains changes to Universal Credit limited capability for work payments from 3 April 2017.
Social rented sector landlords with Landlord Portal access can use automation, known as 'bots', to confirm their Universal Credit tenants' housing costs.
These easy read guides explain what Universal Credit is and how you can apply for it.
What Universal Credit means for couples who make a joint claim, including who can make a joint claim and what they will be expected to do in return.
An overview of how people who are claiming tax credits might be affected by Universal Credit.
An overview of what Universal Credit means for families and what they will be expected to do in return.
How to apply for a special payment if you claimed Income Support because of a disability or health condition instead of Employment and Support Allowance.
How defined contribution pension freedoms could affect your entitlement to social security benefits.
Urgent actions refugees need to do to claim Universal Credit and other benefits, once they have been given refugee status.
Check the availability and any issues affecting the Help to Save service.
Guidance on how to resolve landlord queries about Universal Credit. It includes links to online information, and telephone numbers for specialist support.
This guidance will help you in your conversations with claimants who may be affected by the Universal Credit 2 child policy.
Information for prison leavers, work coaches and probation officers about Universal Credit.
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