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2. Claiming Universal Credit

The full service for Universal Credit has now been rolled out in East Devon.

Find out if you should claim Universal Credit.

If your circumstances change and you are getting Housing Benefit, you may have to make a claim for Universal Credit by:

  1. applying online or 
  2. calling the Universal Credit helpline: open Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm (closed on bank holidays): Telephone: 0800 328 5644 Textphone: 0800 328 1344