Universal Credit Personal Budgeting Support

When you start a new claim for Universal Credit you will be asked if you need any help with budgeting. This is because Universal Credit is paid monthly and you will need to make the money last until your next payment. Also the money you will receive will include help for your housing costs and you will need to pay this directly to your landlord.

There are two elements to budgeting support;

• Money advice to help claimants cope with managing their money on a monthly basis and paying their bills on time.
• Alternative Payment Arrangements

There are different levels and types of money advice based on need. You might be signposted to an online service, be offered a single session over the phone, or an intensive face to face session with follow up call(s).