Universal Credit

Universal Credit is a single monthly payment for people out of work or on a low income.

Universal Credit has replaced the following benefits:

• Jobseeker's Allowance
• Housing Benefit
• Working Tax Credit
• Child Tax Credit
• Employment and Support Allowance
• Income Support

This means that if you live in Southwark and need help paying your rent, you will need to claim Universal Credit, unless you:

• have reached State Pension age
• live in supported accommodation
• live in temporary accommodation

If you are in one of these categories, you will need to claim Housing Benefit.