Coronavirus: Council Tax, Benefits and Universal Credit

We realise that you have many questions around processes for people who are self-isolating and the services that may be impacted due to the coronavirus and the information currently available from DWP can be found below:

A Universal Credit guide finder has been published by the government to help you find the information you need. This provides links to all the current guidance available.

Information about paying your Council Tax during the current coronavirus pandemic

Information about applying for benefits online during the current coronavirus pandemic

Information about benefit reviews and reassessments during the current coronavirus pandemic

Information about increases to Universal Credit and the basic element in Working Tax Credit during the current coronavirus pandemic

Information about Local Housing Allowance rates during the current coronavirus pandemic

Information about the coronavirus Job Retention Scheme during the current coronavirus pandemic

Information about providing proof of your coronavirus absence during the current coronavirus pandemic

Information about attending appointments at the Job Centre during the current coronavirus pandemic

Information about free school meals during the current coronavirus pandemic

Information about energy bills during the current coronavirus pandemic

Information about protection for renters and landlords during the current coronavirus pandemic

Information about face-to-face health assessments during the current coronavirus pandemic

Information about when sick pay is available during the current coronavirus pandemic

Information about Council Tax reduction claimants during the current coronavirus pandemic

Information about protecting yourself from scammers during the coronavirus pandemic.

West Berkshire Council

Coronavirus: Council Tax, Benefits and Universal Credit