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Guidance

Easy read: Universal Credit

These easy read guides explain what Universal Credit is and how you can apply for it.

From:
Department for Work and Pensions
Published
6 May 2020
Last updated
2926 SeptemberAugust 20222025 — See all updates

Documents

Introduction to Universal Credit: easy read

Ref: UC1ER

PDF, 1.041.13 MB, 12 pages

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Who can claim Universal Credit: easy read

Ref: UC2ER

PDF, 2.122.33 MB, 21 pages

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Before you apply for Universal Credit: easy read

Ref: UC3ER

PDF, 1.911.96 MB, 14 pages

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How to apply for Universal Credit: easy read

Ref: UC4ER

PDF, 2.172.18 MB, 18 pages

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These easy read guides helptell people with learning disabilities to understand:you:

  • what Universal Credit (UC) is
  • who can get UC Universal Credit
  • how to apply for UC Universal Credit

FindEasy outread moredocuments aboutare designed to make information accessible to people with learning disabilities. If you do not need an easy read format, read the Universal Credit guidance.

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Published 6 May 2020
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Update history

2026-07-31 11:45
Updated the English and Welsh versions of the following easy read guides: ‘Introduction to Universal Credit’, ‘Who can claim Universal Credit’, ‘Before you apply for Universal Credit’, and ‘How to apply for Universal Credit’.The new versions are dated July 2026.

2025-08-26 16:10
Updates to Universal Credit easy read documents in line with amendments made to source content.

2022-09-29 10:58
Added easy read guides on ‘Before you apply for Universal Credit’ (UC3ER) and ‘How to apply for Universal Credit’ (UC4ER) – English and Welsh versions.