Universal Credit

Information about the Universal Credit, including how to apply.

Introduction

Universal Credit was introduced in Surrey Heath on 28 November 2018. It is a single monthly payment and replaced the following benefits:

  • Income-based Employment Support Allowance (ESA)
  • Income-based Job Seekers Allowance (JSA)
  • Income Support
  • Housing Benefit
  • Child Tax Credits
  • Working Tax Credits