How To Apply For Universal Credit Step-By-Step in 2021 | EP03

How are you?
Sometimes, you know, it feels a little overwhelming to navigate an application process alone.
Together, in this latest episode, we share step-by-step how to apply for universal credit in 2021.
Universal Credit is a shared experience with over 4,000 people like us claiming across Perthshire. Claiming helps us all make a living. And making a living, no matter how can also help nourish our souls and take us closer to where we're going.
▶ About this Universal Credit series
CareBlair has put together a series of short, step-by-step videos to help you and your loved ones to understand Universal Credit and discover the tools that will make everyday life a little bit brighter.
▶ Episode One - WHAT IS UNIVERSAL CREDIT - Everything You Need To Know - careblair.org/what-is-univers...
▶ Episode Two - How To Use Benefits Calculator To Check Universal Credit Entitlements - careblair.org/how-to-use-bene...
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[@natylino121]

Thank you very much.

[@gamerrani5241]

thanks a lot 👍🏼

[@khilnashah5729]

Thxs

[@natalia001]

Great content. Although the form has changed it is still very helpful. I have one question, at 10:33 is this about only mine savings or mine plus my partners savings? Or maybe he will need to fill it by himself?

[@lesleyparsons8564]

Can you please help me, I have applied for a joint universal claim, but forgot to add the link code, how can I add it now ? it tells me I have 1 item to do on my to do list ? but won't let me add it ?

[@gthbtn]

Hello, love the videos and how straightforward you have made it all look. I am about to apply as I have gone onto sick leave and my employer only pays the minimum SSP which won't cover my rent, let alone council tax or things like food! My hours vary month to month though I can normally get by, hence not claiming before, and I was wondering how the system copes with changes to circumstances, such as someone going sick or on varying hours or zero hour contracts... Might be an idea for a future video? 🤔

[@CareBlair]

Hiya! How did you get on with your application? We've heard that varying hours can cause some headaches, has this affected you since applying for Universal Credit? You're absolutely right, it is a topic that is worth discussing at some point so we'll keep this in mind :) Take care and stay safe.

[@gthbtn]

@@CareBlair I didn't apply in the end. It worried me that it was only a temporary issue (being off sick,) and that it might cause issues. I thought it better to muddle through on a credit card than have any issues with payments/non-payment and especially over payments!

[@Ali-nu7hc]

Do I need to submit payslips when I apply for UC or they know how much i earn?

[@davep4589]

So I’ve followed this and it says journal completed, does that mean the claim has begun or do I need do anything else, completed journal 3 weeks ago nothings changed when I log in thanks

[@brianfreeman8290]

Why when we applied, were we never told we'd have to repay it a year later? Over the last few months we have been crucified as the DWP helped themselves to my pension and my partners salary. I've sent a number of letters for an explanation but they are ignored.

[@gulab5414]

Is the money in your bank account is your savings?

[@gurprindersidhu4319]

HI hwz u, i have one question I tried to apply for universal credit but i am having difficulty completing that application, I am stuck on the point of the main carer After completing all the points I still can't reach the condition of declaration and I am unable to submit the form. could you plz help me out with the same?

[@mattiemclean9882]

Really helpful video. Thanks. I need to confirm my id. they say they will call me. Do they let you know a time they will call in your journal?

[@FallenAngelEnemy]

I’m currently waiting for them to call me for the same reason, how long did it take them until they called you?

[@rasheedsharif]

Thank you very much for this informative video. I tried to complete the universal credit application but they are asking to create a Government Gateway Id. I could not complete the process. You showed to create postoffice documents verify. Please let me know what is wrong with my application?

[@CareBlair]

Hiya Sharif! Let's have another shot. Follow this link - www.gov.uk/universal-credit/how-to-claim You should see a big green 'Apply Now' button, click that and follow the steps to create your account. This should fix your issue my friend :)

[@FilmFan-iv7sz]

You can also pick that you want to verify offline. So then you do the verifaction at the jobcentre

[@carltonjackson1967]

I've never had passport.. and don't drive so don't have these 2 I.d ? What do I do instead as I need to apply for universal credit 🤔 😞😞😞

[@samjohn7501]

Birth certificate

[@aimeegray6729]

When applying whilst on maternity leave and it asks for hours worked - is it the hours you used to work or the hours you currently work? It doesn’t state and I don’t want to fill it out wrong :/

[@CareBlair]

Sharing what you currently work on the application will put you in the best position to receive assistance based on your current circumstances. Hope that helps.

[@lesbrewer3105]

Completely mind blowing We are moving to a new area where we can no longer claim housing benefit so we have to apply for this credit. In the video you mentioned about council tax how much we pay etc. How do we get around that when we have not yet moved in and don't know what we pay etc. My wife is disabled and on DLA and ESA, we are told that the ESA will stop - The very sorse that we rely on to pay our other bills . She needs a driver's license or a passport for I'd. She has neither.

[@TheRazvancristian]

Hello.i am in UK from 2015...i live together with my girlfriend from 2016 here..i was only one what work here ,more then 7 years,same factory...she dont worked..we just become parent last months..so i pay bills,rent,car insurance,food,clothes,etc...you think i can apply for universal credit?will this universal credit afect me with something after??money what they give you will need to be gived back?

[@sarahneilson12]

Trust me you don't want to say you're a couple, my friend found this out the hard way. Just say you're housemates (as long as you have a 2 bedroom house to make it look believable), you'll get a lot more money over all trust me 🙃😅