Free Workshop: Understanding Universal Credit

Free Workshop: Understanding Universal Credit

Universal Credit is a government benefit scheme for those who are out of work or on a low income.

The scheme replaces six older types of benefits and tax credits, and has gradually been rolled out across the UK.

The amount you'll be paid from Universal Credit depends on your circumstances, such as how much you earn, whether you have any savings, whether you have children or other dependents, are disabled or have a health condition, care for a disabled person or need help with housing payments.

Join us for a free workshop to understand the basics, and how to calculate what you could be entitled to.

What you will learn:

What is Universal Credit?

Joint claims

How to claim

Advances (including budgeting loan)

Child element

Disabled child addition

Carers element

Housing element

Additional help and benefits

Manage Universal Credit

Sanctions

When and Where?

Tuesday 8th April 10am - 12:30pm or
Wednesday 30th April 10am - 12:30

Both sessions will take place at Central Library, Southampton.

How to book your place: