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Benefits help

Find out what benefits you can get here, how to make a claim and what to do if there’s a problem with your payments.

Find out what benefits you can get here, how to make a claim and what to do if there’s a problem with your payments.

    Universal credit help

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    Universal credit help

    Universal credit is replacing six other benefits with a single monthly payment. You may get it if you’re out of work or on a low income.

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    Disability, sickness and carer benefits

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    Disability, sickness and carer benefits

    The benefits available if you have a disability or long-term illness or you're caring for someone who does.

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    Pension credit

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    Pension credit

    1/3 of people who could get pension credit don’t claim it. If you’re over state pension age and on a low income, you could be missing out on over £3,000 a year.

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    Emergency funding

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    Emergency funding

    What to do if you can’t afford the essentials

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    Child benefit

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    Child benefit: How much is it and how does it work?

    Child benefit is available to help cover the cost of raising children.

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    Financial support for refugees and asylum seekers

    Find out what financial support and benefits are available to refugees and asylum seekers in the UK

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    Support for single parents

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    Support for single parents

    The financial and emotional support available to single parents in the UK.

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Benefits tools & calculators

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    Benefits calculator

    Find out the benefits you can get!

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Money Wellness blogs

Government ‘not resting’ on tackling benefit fraud
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05 Feb 2025

Government ‘not resting’ on tackling benefit fraud

Fraud and error costs taxpayer £10bn a year.

Low-income pensioners urged to claim pension credit
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04 Feb 2025

Low-income pensioners urged to claim pension credit

Minister says pensioners should get benefits they’re entitled to.

Family court scheme extended to new areas
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03 Feb 2025

Family court scheme extended to new areas

Pathfinder pilot now in place in West Yorkshire and all of Wales.

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31 Jan 2025

DWP's new 'light touch' review for PIP claimants

You might not need a face-to-face assessment.

Improving childcare for working parents ‘a government priority’
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29 Jan 2025

Improving childcare for working parents ‘a government priority’

Minister wants better choice, availability and prices.

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