You can apply for Universal Credit online or via telephone.
To make a claim for Universal Credit, you need to create an account through the gov.uk website which can be accessed here – Universal Credit online – Universal Credit .
If you live with your partner, you will both need to create accounts. You’ll link them together when you claim.
If you cannot claim online, you can claim by phone through the Universal Credit helpline however, you may need to provide evidence of why you cannot apply online.
To make a telephone claim, you can contact the UC helpline on 0800 328 5644 which is open Monday – Friday 8am until 6pm.