Universal Credit - how to claim
Universal Credit check list
Make sure you have the following:
- email address
- bank account details
- housing details (tenancy agreement, any service charges you pay)
- how much rent or mortgage you pay
- type of accommodation (private, council, housing association, etc.)
- for private rented - your landlord's address and phone number and phone number
- how much you earn from work (payslips, or accounts / receipts if you are self-employed)
- any income from work from the last 12 months
- any savings or other capital you have (property, shares etc.)
- how much you pay for childcare
- details of any benefits you are getting
- National Insurance number
You will also need to verify your identity.