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How the 2 rates for limited capability for work and work-related activity work from 6 April 2026.
You may be able to claim New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) with, or instead of, Universal Credit, depending on your National Insurance record.
You may be able to claim New Style Employment and Support Allowance with, or instead of Universal Credit, depending on your National Insurance record.
If you pay for childcare while you go to work, Universal Credit can pay some of your childcare costs.
How Universal Credit is affected by having money, savings and investments. We call this ‘capital’.
If you’re responsible for a child, you may be entitled to an extra amount of Universal Credit and support with childcare costs.
Find out how to apply for a free qualification that could help you gain skills and improve your wage and job prospects.
The amount you earn, and how often you're paid your wages, can affect your Universal Credit.
Guidance on claiming Universal Credit if you're a student.
What you can expect after applying for Universal Credit and how to use your account.
Guidance for local authorities on delivering the Crisis and Resilience Fund in England.
Guidance on getting extra payments to help with the cost of living from 2022 to 2024 if you were entitled to certain benefits or tax credits.
Help to understand debts and deductions taken from Universal Credit payments and who to contact about your debts and deductions if you're struggling financially.
Find out how to ask for a copy of the information that is held about you. This is called the 'right of access' also known as a subject access request (SAR).
As one or more of your benefits has ended or will be ending soon, you need to move to Universal Credit. 
This guide explains what the fit note is and how you can use it to have a work and health discussion.
The rules employers and training providers must follow to get funding for training and assessing apprentices in England.
Guidance on finding work, claiming benefits, managing debts and pensions if you’re being made redundant.
Use these forms to claim State Pension and tell us where you want your pension paid, if you live abroad.
Send medical evidence to support a benefit claim made with the Special Rules for end of life (SR1 form)
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