Overview

This e-learning course offers a comprehensive guide to Universal Credit, specifically detailing how your housing situation influences the amount of benefit you receive. Learners will explore various types of housing and understand how both rent and mortgage payments are factored into Universal Credit calculations. The course also examines how your individual housing circumstances, and any changes to them, can directly affect the Universal Credit payment you are eligible for. By completing this course, you will gain crucial knowledge to better understand your entitlements and manage your financial situation effectively, ensuring you are well-informed about your housing benefit.

Learning Objectives/Outcomes

• Types of Housing
• Rent and Mortgages
• Your Housing Circumstance

Target Audience

Housing Benefit Claimants