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How will moving to Universal Credit affect you

Learn what benefits Universal Credit is replacing, and how it will affect Council Tax, Child Tax Credits, Working Tax Credits, Income Support, ESA and Housing Benefit.

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  1. What benefits is Universal Credit replacing?

    Universal Credit is gradually replacing certain benefits. If you currently receive one of those legacy benefits, you’ll have to move onto Universal Credit by 2024. Find out which benefits Universal Credit is replacing.

  2. How will Universal Credit affect my Income Support?

    Universal Credit is replacing Income Support. We explain what this means for you, how Universal Credit will affect your Income Support and the differences between the two benefits.

  3. How will Universal Credit affect my Employment and Support Allowance?

    Universal Credit is replacing Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). We explain what this means for you, how Universal Credit will affect your ESA and the differences between the two benefits.

  4. How will Universal credit affect Housing Benefit?

    Universal Credit is replacing Housing Benefit. We explain what this means for you, how Universal Credit will affect your Housing Benefit and the differences between the two benefits.

  5. How will Universal Credit affect Council Tax?

    With Universal Credit replacing legacy benefits, we explain how Universal Credit affects the Council Tax support that you may be able to receive if you are living with a mental health condition.

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Last updated: 01/04/2020

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