UC Guides

Universal Credit - Migration of Claims

DWP circular provides some detail of the migration process, including issue of notices & process

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DWP - Decision Makers (DM) guidance

DWP guidance to its Decision Makers - very helpful document constantly being updated

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How Landlords can seek redirection of "Housing Costs Element"

Private Landlord direct payments - DWP's UC 47 applications can be found here!

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Moving from Housing Benefit to Universal Credit

DWP's briefing note on the critical steps, including 2 week run-on!

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Universal Credit - Claiming as a Student

DWP's guidance for student claimants

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A guide for tenants claiming Universal Credit

Tenant's guide explaining how to claim Universal Credit

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Self-employment & claiming Universal Credit

How self-employed can claim Universal Credit

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DWP Consultation Report

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Homeless Link response to DWP consultation

A link to one of the UK's Homeless Charities which responded to DWP consultation on UC

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Universal Credit - Payments

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Universal Credit - Transitional Protection

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DWP guide to Housing Costs under Universal Credit

Helpful guide breaking down the different stages in clam/payment

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Universal Credit Toolkit - partner organisations

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Claiming Universal Credit online

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How to sign into tenant's online account

DWP guide providing step by step guide to creating online account

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Claimant's claim journey

Each step in the claimant's Universal Credit journey

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RLA's guide to applying for Direct Payments or APAs

How landlords can apply for Direct Payments of Housing Costs!

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Universal Credit Map

The map now confirms all areas in the UK with a few minor exceptions provide Full Service delivery

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DWP may be cancelling claims unlawfully!

Excellent CPAG article explaining why DWP may be cancelling claims unlawfully

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RLA articles on Local Housing Allowance and Universal Credit

A series of articles authored by Bill Irvine responding to RLA members' queries and complaints

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