Universal Credit
If you're on a low income or you're out of work, you might be able to claim Universal Credit to boost your income.
Income Support is a benefit for people on a low income to help them with their living costs. You can't make a new claim for Income Support because it's being replaced by Universal Credit.
Income Support is a benefit to help people on a low income with their living costs.
If you already claim Income Support, you can continue to do so, as long as you meet the eligibility criteria. But it's no longer possible to make a new claim for Income Support, and you'll be moved over to Universal Credit instead.
Income Support is being replaced by Universal Credit, with the aim that everyone will be moved to Universal Credit by the end of 2024.
If you're on a low income and need help with your living costs, you can apply for Universal Credit instead.
If you already get Income Support, you'll continue to get it if you meet the eligibility criteria:
There are a couple of ways you can get in touch with Income Support. You can:
We offer support through our free advice line on 0800 678 1602. Lines are open 8am-7pm, 365 days a year. We also have specialist advisers at over 120 local Age UKs.
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