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Need help with your claim? We are an independent guide, not DWP, so we cannot see or change your claim. Contact DWP directly:

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Universal Credit helpline0800 328 5644Mon–Fri, 8am–6pm
Universal Credit (Welsh)0800 328 1744Mon–Fri, 8am–6pm
PIP enquiry line0800 121 4433Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm

Or message DWP through the journal in your Universal Credit account. More numbers: all Universal Credit contact numbers and the Benefits A–Z.

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Last checked against official sources: 24 October 2026. Numbers, amounts and opening hours can change — if in doubt, check GOV.UK.