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A support pack has been designed to give social landlords practical advice on how to ensure their tenants are prepared for Universal Credit.  UC brings together 6 benefits & tax credits into 1 monthly payment, helping people to get into work quicker & ensuring that work pays.  It closely mirrors the world of work, encouraging financial responsibility and prepares people so that they do not suffer a shock when they move from benefit payments.  A key feature is that claimants will receive their housing element as part of their monthly payment and are responsible for paying their landlord themselves.

• Universal Credit support boost for social landlords - advice on how to ensure tenants are prepared for UC