If you are already receiving Universal Credit but are still struggling you may be missing some elements that you are entitled to.
On top of the standard allowance, a person might get additional allowances including child element, childcare costs element, limited capability for work element (LCW), carer element, housing costs element.
Anyone experiencing ill health or disability or caring for a child or adult will be entitled to extra money on top of Universal Credit.
Seek specialist help from Coventry Independent Advice Services: 024 7652 1101, Coventry Citizens Advice [https://www.coventrycitizensadvice.org.uk/], or have a look at the Government's benefits advice [https://www.gov.uk/browse/benefits].
Housing element of Universal Credit
The housing element of Universal Credit helps eligible tenants pay their rent and some basic service charges. It has replaced the legacy Housing Benefit for most working-age people.
The housing element is not automatically included in a Universal Credit claim and needs to be requested separately. If it is missing, you may have difficulty paying your rent.
Check your Universal Credit account to see whether you receive a housing element payment. If you think you should be receiving help with your housing costs, but it is not included in your Universal Credit award, contact the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) as soon as possible.