Can anyone tell me how long to leave it before the deadline given the in the Universal Credit letter? So if the letter date was the 28th May, what is the longest I can leave it before applying? This may have been answered elsehwere but I can't find it now.
We can't answer that—it is a personal choice. Other members might tell you of their experience. Personally, I would do it at least 10 days before the deadline in case something goes wrong.
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You may want to contact the Help to Claim Service run by Citizens Advice. This is a service dedicated to initial Universal Credit claims and queries. They can advise you on whether there is a best time to move. They have a free phone number 0800 144 8 444 which is open Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. You can find further information on the Citizens Advice website.
