Universal Credit eligibility rules are generally the same in Manchester as elsewhere in Great Britain. You may qualify if you are on a low income, out of work or unable to work, usually aged 18 or over and below State Pension age, with savings of £16,000 or less; immigration and residency rules also apply. Couples normally make a joint claim, and some students or people aged 16 or 17 may qualify in specific circumstances. Check your circumstances using the official GOV.UK benefits calculator and claim through GOV.UK, as the Department for Work and Pensions makes the final decision.