How you can get ready to Move to Universal Credit

Universal Credit Online

Universal Credit is claimed online, to find out what you need to do to get ready for moving to Universal Credit visit Getting ready for Universal Credit in Northern Ireland

If you don’t have access to a computer, smartphone or tablet, you can get online by visiting the Digital Zone in your  local Jobs and Benefits office

Libraries across Northern Ireland offer a wide range of free services including, computer use, internet access and Wi-Fi. You can find out more about where your local library is and the services available

Help to Improve your computer skills

If you need help to improve your computer and general Information Technology (IT) skills you can find more information at Improving your computer and IT skills 

‘Go ON NI’ highlights the benefits of being online. It brings together all the initiatives, places and tools to help and encourage off-liners to become internet beginners. You can get more information at Go ON NI | nidirect

Local Advice

You can find details at Advice NI of local advice organisations that may be able to provide you with advice on how to get ready for Move to UC 

To make a claim to Universal Credit you will need:

• your email address
• your bank or building society account you want your Universal Credit paid into
• documents to confirm your identity (for example, a UK driving licence and a household bill)
• any income from work, and any other income (for example, from an insurance policy)
• your savings, investments and assets
• information on any other benefits you get
• your housing costs (including any service charges, but not rates) and your landlord’s details, if you have one
• details of the people who live in your home