DWP will write to people affected by the change by the end of December next year, it has said.

Universal Credit claimants have been warned over a fake app that should be deleted immediately.

The Department for Work and Pensions, as part of its "managed migration" process, will write to people affected by the change by the end of December next year

The process of moving from a six-benefit system to Universal Credit as a single benefit is known as Managed Migration.

Once it is your turn to move to Universal Credit, you'll be sent a 'migration notice' letter in the post which will give you three months to switch to Universal Credit

It is reported to offer features like applying for advance payments, making account changes and viewing statements.

Around 900,000 people on ESA (Employment and Support Allowance) are being asked to move to Universal Credit instead