The Full Service Universal Credit (UC) started in Fife on 6th December and is a large scale change to the welfare system that aims to make claims simpler, and encourage more people into work, by replacing some benefits with a single monthly payment.
UC was limited to new claims from single people, but is now applicable to all new customers, including couples and lone parents. Fife Council have opposed UC being rolled out over the festive season, due to the 6 week delay.
If you experience any difficulty, due to Universal Credit, please see the Fife Council Universal Credit Information Page for further information or contact:
Lyndsey Maricic, Policy Officer
Tel: 03451 55 55 55 + Ext 44 61 38 Contact Lyndsey Maricic online
By Post: Fife Council Brunton House High Street Cowdenbeath Fife KY4 9QU
Useful links:
- Preparing for Universal Credit – Update Oct 2017 (11 Oct 2017)
- Your Guide to Universal Credit (28 Sep 2017)
- Free e-learning module ‘Supporting Hard-Up Households‘ (developed for Fife by Child Poverty Action Group (Scotland) – select the Universal Credit module)
- Managing benefits, living on a budget and looking for work at: www.fifedirect.org.uk/benefits
If you woud like to share with us your experiences, please do not hesitate to contact us by the form below: