Between September 2024 and December 2025 people with learning disabilities on certain benefits will receive a ‘Migration Notice’ from the Department for Work and Pensions to apply for Universal Credit. This will mean opening an online account. Many people will need support to do this, and on-going support each year with rent increases.
Click here to see the presentation from Gary Vaux from the Money advice unit about the change to Universal Credit.
Click here for the easy read guide how to apply for Universal Credit
Click here for the financial information factsheet for Universal Credit
For the Money Advice Training Programme Contact mauadmin@hertfordshire.go.uk
For help on how to make a claim click here.
Free on-line short courses:
www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/money
E-Learning introduction to Welfare Benefits
E-Learning Benefits for Older People Overview
Information: A wide range of factsheets on benefits and debt is available – see www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/benefits