Impact of the removal of the £20 a week Universal Credit uplift

We want to understand how the people who live in our area are going to be affected by the loss of £20 a week in their Universal Credit payments.

If you are worried that you are going to struggle, please don't wait until October, contact us now.

We can help you in a number of ways such as, helping you sort out your debts, doing a benefit check to see if you are getting everything you are entitled to and help with budgeting your money.

Our contact details can be found on our websites

Citizens Advice Ashfield

Citizens Advice Broxtowe

Citizens Advice Sherwood & Newark

Or if you live outside these areas you can look up you nearest Citizens Advice here

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* 1. Did you know that from the end of September 2021 the amount you get for Universal Credit will be less, as the extra £20 a week uplift you received as part of the government's COVID support will be stopped?

Yes

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* 2. What will be the effect on you of losing £20 a week from your Universal Credit payment?

I don't think it will negatively affect me

I would need to cut back on some spending, but I would manage

I would struggle to pay for essentials such as food, rent/mortgage and bills

I am already struggling to pay for essentials and/or I have debts and this will make it worse

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* 3. Are you currently in work?

Yes

Yes, but on furlough

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* 4. Please can you tell us a bit more about how losing £20 a week will affect you?

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* 5. Do you give consent for your anonymous answers to be used by us in our campaigning?

Yes