Lanarkshire benefits claimants urged to prepare for Universal Credit shake-up

Lanarkshire benefits claimants have been urged to prepare for the latest Universal Credit shake-up as notice letters arrive through letterboxes across the country.

The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Under the latest phase, those currently receiving Income-related Employment Support Allowance with Child Tax Credits will be sent a migration notice this month.

Advice Direct Scotland stressed the need for people to check their mail and make sure they do not ignore or throw away migration notices. “We understand that many Scots are facing significant financial challenges due to the cost-of-living crisis, so it’s more important than ever that they receive all the support they are entitled to.

In such cases, they can apply for ‘transitional protection payments’, which are designed to bridge the gap.

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