Universal Credit

Universal Credit (UC) replaces a number of different separate benefits and tax credit payments.

The monthly payment includes money for rent and housing costs and is paid directly to you. You are responsible for paying us the rent for your home.

How to apply

Before you start, you can get an idea of what you may be entitled to claim using a benefits calculator.

You need to apply on the .gov website.

To start a UC claim you’ll need:

an email address
a mobile phone number
a bank, building society or credit union account

It will help if you can try and find these things before you start:

identification – such as a passport, driving licence, credit or debit card, or a payslip
your tenancy agreement details
your latest payslip
your family’s details

Full details are on the government’s Universal Credit website at www.gov.uk/universal-credit.

We can help you apply

Our team can help Salix Homes tenants apply for UC and make sure you apply for the right benefits. We can also guide you if you’re having any difficulties.