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  • Universal Credit Service Centre

    Topics:
    • Benefits and pensions, 
    • Universal Credit

    If you are a resident in Northern Ireland for enquiries about Universal Credit or support with your claim:

    • sign in to your Universal Credit account - GOV.UK
    • freephone: 0800 012 1331

    Important information 
    For enquiries (including the Successful Legacy Appeals Compensation Scheme) press 1 
    To report a death press 2

    To post documents or evidence

    Freepost, Universal Credit Northern Ireland

    Print this on a single line. If you add any other details, it may not be delivered.

    Or take these to your local Jobs & Benefits office

    Relay Services 

    If you cannot speak or hear on the phone  

    You can use the Relay UK service to make a text supported call.  

    To access relay from your laptop, desktop or mobile phone download the Relay UK app - Relay UK Services. 

    British Sign Language (BSL) or Irish Sign Language (ISL) 

    A Video Relay Service is available for users of British Sign Language (BSL) or Irish Sign Language (ISL). 

    To use the video relay service: 

    • Contact Universal Credit via Video Relay Service 

    You will not be charged for video relay calls made via this link. Mobile data charges may apply dependant on your tariff and connection type. 

    Once connected with our provider, Interpreters Live, the interpreter will check whether you require BSL or ISL. 

    Opening hours

    Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 4.00 pm (excluding public holidays).

    If you can’t use the telephone or internet you can make an urgent appointment in your local Jobs and Benefits offices.

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