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Help to Claim

Do you need help to make a new Universal Credit claim?

At Citizens Advice LeicesterShire we can support you to make a new claim for Universal Credit, from opening your account to receiving your first full payment.

Our trained advisers can help you to:

  • Set-up your Universal Credit account
  • Complete your claim to-dos
  • Verify your identity
  • Make sure you’re providing the right evidence to the Jobcentre
  • Understand what Universal Credit will mean for you

If you’re not sure what help you need just get in touch with us and we can work out how we can support you.  

Call our free phone line

Our helpline, 0800 144 8 444, is available 8am – 6pm, Monday to Friday.

Talk to us online

Chat is usually available 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. 

Request a call back

Fill in the form below, and we’ll get in touch.

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Our Customer Charter sets out what you can expect from us, what we ask of you in return, and how together we can deliver a service that is respectful, effective and fair.

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As part of email advice we will ask you for some details about yourself and the issue you are looking for help with. We will use this information to provide you with advice as well as to improve our service and inform our campaigns. We ask our clients if they are happy to share some information about their background with us. You don’t have to provide us with this information and it does not affect the advice you receive. However, it helps us ensure that we are delivering our service in a way that supports everyone and that we are reaching people from all backgrounds. If you want more detail about your rights and how we use your information you can read our privacy notice on our website.

If you’re a local organisation working with people who need help with claiming Universal Credit, get in touch with us at for more information on how you can signpost or refer people to our service.  

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