You can apply for Universal Credit online via the official GOV.UK website. You will need to provide personal identification, income details, housing information, and childcare details if applicable.
You will need documents to prove your identity, income, housing costs, and details about any children or childcare. This helps avoid delays in processing your claim.
It usually takes five weeks to receive your first Universal Credit payment after you apply, though advance payments may be available in cases of financial hardship.