Caritas Leeds have produced some helpful information regarding the changes to the Universal Credit. Caritas Leeds is an umbrella organisation where all charities and groups involved in social action or social care in the Diocese of Leeds, whose work is inspired by the Gospel and operate in accordance with Catholic doctrine and social teaching, can meet together on a regular basis. Here’s more details to help understand the changes: Universal Credit-March 2018. This information has also been sent to all our clergy with the aim of making it available to parishioners.
Universal Credit is being introduced across the UK in stages. It will replace 6 ‘means-tested’ benefits – these are benefits you can get if your income and savings are below a certain level.
Whether you should apply for Universal Credit instead of one of these benefits, depends on where you live and your circumstances. To find out more please click on this link- check if you can apply. You will then need to enter your post code. Or enter put the following in the browser: www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/universal-credit/before-you-apply/Check-ifyoure-eligible-for-Universal-Credit/
Prayer for Justice
Lord, may justice flow like a river
Reaching barren lands and sun scorched deserts. Amen.