Universal Credit Migration
Universal Credit - if you receive a Migration Notice letter from the DWP.
Universal Credit is rolling out to further customers throughout 2024/25. The DWP will write to you to let you know when this is happening.
If you receive a Migration Notice letter from the DWP
To continue receiving financial support you must claim Universal Credit by the deadline date given in your letter. This is 3 months from the date the letter was sent.
If you cannot claim Universal Credit by the deadline date, you should contact the Universal Credit Migration Notice helpline as soon as possible.
They can only give you more time to make a claim if you have a good reason. You must request this before the deadline date on your letter.
Visit here for more information.
Transitional protection’ payments
These are an additional amount to help with your move to Universal Credit. The payment will make up the difference if your Universal Credit entitlement is less than your previous tax credits or benefits.
You can only get this additional amount if you have received a Migration Notice and claim by the deadline date on your letter.