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Universal Credit

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Overview

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.