Universal Credit Universal Credit Universal Credit is a monthly payment for people who are out of work. It is being rolled out across the UK to replace the following 6 existing benefits with a single monthly sum: Income based Jobseekers Allowance Income related Employment and Support Allowance Income Support Working Tax Credit Child Tax Credit Housing Benefit Your eligibility to claim Universal Credit depends on where you live and your personal circumstances. You can read all about Universal Credit, including how to claim, here: https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit Universal Credit helpline - Telephone: 0800 328 9344, Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm