Changes to Universal Credit and how it impacts you
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) are continuing to move eligible working age people on to Universal Credit. If you’re claiming just tax credits you’ll receive a letter from the DWP before the end of March 2024 telling you that your tax credit claim will end and that you need to claim universal credit instead.
Those receiving tax credits along with other benefits will be moved on to Universal Credit in the coming years. However, some people could be better off claiming Universal Credit now rather than waiting to be moved. Please remember if you make a claim and find out you would be worse off with Universal Credit, you cannot go back to your old benefits.
If you’d like more information about how the change of benefits will impact you, please contact our Moneywise team on 0300 123 3399 or raise a request on your MyRaven account. Our team is here to help you make sure you receive what you’re entitled to.
The Government website has more information about what you need to do if you receive a notification telling you that your benefits are changing - www.gov.uk/guidance/tax-credits-and-some-benefits-are-ending-move-to-universal-credit