Additional elements of Universal Credit: Health element
Universal Credit has extra payments that can be added on top of your standard allowance if you're eligible.
- Last reviewed 25 February 2026
If you are ill or disabled and unable to work, you may be able to get extra payment through the Universal Credit health element.
Read more in our Universal Credit Health Element guide.
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