As well as the extra income from your Universal Credit payment, you’ll usually become eligible for other help including:
- a discount on your Council Tax or Rates
- help paying your heating bills, including the Warm Home Discount
- cheaper bills by applying for discounted social tariffs, including:
- gas and electricity
- water
- broadband and mobile phone
- claiming back 85% of your childcare costs
- free school meals
- help paying for school uniform and travel
- access to a savings account with a free bonus worth up to £1,200.
For more information, see our guide Help managing your money if you receive benefits.