Universal Credit full service starts in Havering from 20th June 2018. It is a benefit for people of working age only. It combines support for adults, children, and housing costs into one benefit. It is paid calendar monthly in arrears and is replacing:
· Housing Benefit
· Working Tax Credit
· Child Tax Credit
· Income Support
· Income based Jobseeker’s Allowance
· Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
Most people who need to make a new claim for the above benefits, or those who are already claiming but have a change of circumstances, will need to claim Universal Credit. Please find more information on www.havering.gov.uk/uc