Changes to Universal Credit payments

From 6 April 2026, Universal Credit gives the highest entitlement to people meeting the Severe Conditions Criteria.

NHS England · Primary Care Bulletin item

Changes to Universal Credit payments

Published 16 April 2026 · Fees & non-NHS work

← NHS England Primary Care Bulletin – 16 April 2026

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In brief From 6 April 2026, Universal Credit gives the highest entitlement to people meeting the Severe Conditions Criteria.

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From NHS England’s Primary Care Bulletin, issue 385, 16 April 2026. Headline is NHS England’s; summary by BLMC. The full bulletin is also published on patient.info.