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The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show the number of people claiming Universal Credit has hit a record high of nearly 9 million. The income-related benefit is designed to help people in and out of work on a low income with everyday living costs. ‌

Universal Credit is an income-related benefit designed to help with living costs and is available for people in work on a low income, as well as those who are out of work or cannot work. ‌

However, many people claiming Universal Credit or income-related Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) who have a disability, long-term illness, or physical or mental health condition, may be unaware that Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Adult Disability Payment (ADP) - which has replaced all new and existing

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