Universal Credit

Universal Credit (UC) is a benefit designed to replace six existing benefits with a single monthly payment. These include Income Support, Jobseeker's Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance, Working Tax Credits, Child Tax Credits and Housing Benefit. It will only apply to you if you're making a new claim for one of the six benefits.

It also depends on where you live and your personal circumstances.

Universal Credit is not paid by Stratford-on-Avon District Council. If you are contacting us to find out if you're eligible to claim other benefits, our staff will advise you if you need to apply for Universal Credit instead; you will need to apply online .

Find out more about Universal Credit and how to claim at gov.uk . If you have any questions about the amount of Universal Credit you receive or how it is paid, please contact the Universal Credit helpline on 08003285644

• Universal Credit and Rented Housing
• guide to Universal Credit

For further information, please contact Revenues:

• Email: benefits.sdc@stratford-dc.gov.uk
• Telephone: 01789 260991
• Fax: 01789 260969