Get help applying for Universal Credit

Our Help to Claim service can support you in the early stages of your Universal Credit claim from application to first payment. 

Help to Claim is a dedicated Citizens Advice service.  It’s free, independent and confidential. 

Our trained advisers can help with things like how to gather evidence for your application and how to prepare for your work coach appointment. 

Call us free on 0800 144 8 444

For online advice visit: citizensadvice.org.uk/helptoclaim