Universal credit
Last updated: 27/11/2025
This information is for single parents about to claim universal credit, already getting it or who want to know more. It explains more about what universal credit is, how to claim, how is it calculated
and paid, and how the rules apply to single parents.
This information is written for single parents living in Scotland
What is universal credit?
Universal credit has gradually been introduced across the UK. It provides financial support, for living expenses and housing costs, to
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What is universal credit?
Last updated: 27/11/2025
Universal credit has gradually been introduced across the UK. It provides financial support, for living
expenses and housing costs, to working age people both in and out of work and their families. The
amount you get is based on your income.
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Universal credit was created to simplify the benefits system by replacing income support, income-based jobseeker’s allowance, income related employment and support allowance, housing benefit, child tax credit and working tax credit. These are now referred to as legacy benefits. Although you may be getting these benefits now there are no new claims being taken for them.
The benefits not being replaced by universal credit are still available.
Universal credit needs to be claimed online and is worked out monthly in arrears.
Single parent and universal credit
Last updated: 27/11/2025
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