Credit is a monthly payment to help with living costs if you are on a low income or out of work. It is worth taking a look to see if you are entitled to anything.

FIND OUT MORE:

For England, Scotland, and Wales

www.gov.uk/universal-credit 

For Northern Ireland:

For Northern Ireland: Universal Credit is a payment for people over 18 but under State Pension age who are on a low income or out of work. It includes support for the cost of housing, children and childcare, and financial support for people with disabilities, carers, and people too ill to work.

www.nidirect.gov.uk/campaigns/universal-credit