You will need a bank or building society account to receive Universal Credit. If you have difficulty opening an account, most banks offer a free basic bank account.
It will be your responsibility to pay rent to your landlord. You will need your rent and service charge details when you claim, which you can get on your Camden Account or by contacting your rent officer on 020 7974 4444.
Apply for Universal Credit
Universal Credit is paid monthly. It is likely that you will have to wait weeks before you receive your first payment. Visit a money advice organisation for budgeting, benefit and debt advice.
Help with your application
All residents can contact Citizens Advice Camden for dedicated support to make a claim.
Drop in for advice:
• Kentish Town Job Centre, 178 Kentish Town Road, NW5 2AG: Tuesday and Thursday, 9.30am to 1pm
• Camden Council, 5 Pancras Square, N1C 4AG: Wednesday, 10am to 1pm
• Kentish Town Library, 262-266 Kentish Town Road, NW5 2AA: Friday, 1.30 to 3.30pm
Freephone: 0800 144 8444 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm)
For more information about eligibility, how to claim and the information you will need in order to apply visit gov.uk/universal-credit. You can also watch the Universal Credit in action videos for information on how to apply.
You will need a bank or building society account to receive Universal Credit. If you have difficulty opening an account, most banks offer a free basic bank account.
It will be your responsibility to pay rent to your landlord. You will need your rent and service charge details when you claim, which you can get on your Camden Account or by contacting your rent officer on 020 7974 4444.
Apply for Universal Credit
Universal Credit is paid monthly. It is likely that you will have to wait weeks before you receive your first payment. Visit a money advice organisation for budgeting, benefit and debt advice.
Help with your application
All residents can contact Citizens Advice Camden for dedicated support to make a claim.
Drop in for advice:
• Kentish Town Job Centre, 178 Kentish Town Road, NW5 2AG: Tuesday and Thursday, 9.30am to 1pm
• Camden Council, 5 Pancras Square, N1C 4AG: Wednesday, 10am to 1pm
• Kentish Town Library, 262-266 Kentish Town Road, NW5 2AA: Friday, 1.30 to 3.30pm
Freephone: 0800 144 8444 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm)
For more information about eligibility, how to claim and the information you will need in order to apply visit gov.uk/universal-credit. You can also watch the Universal Credit in action videos for information on how to apply.