Can Citizens Advice help me make a Universal Credit claim?

22 Sept 2026, 01:20
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Can Citizens Advice help me make a Universal Credit claim?

A ClaimGuide Team Answered by

Yes. Citizens Advice’s free Help to Claim service can explain how Universal Credit works, help you prepare, and support you with the online claim process up to your first payment. You can contact it online, by phone or through webchat, with arrangements varying across England, Wales and Scotland. You should also check the official GOV.UK Universal Credit guidance, as the Department for Work and Pensions decides whether you qualify and how much you receive based on your circumstances.

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