The benefit system is complicated and it can be difficult to obtain all the benefits that you may be entitled to, which can lead to considerable pressure and worry. As we have the tools that assist us in identifying all the benefits that you may be entitled to, we can help you through the complex benefit system.
As the rules could change, we provided links below to the official Government websites for the latest information.
If you are job seeking but do not qualify for Universal Credit, you can claim the new style Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) if you qualify through your National Insurance contributions when working. Register with your local Job centre.
Bereavement support payments and other support is available when someone dies. The details (not listed here) can be found on the Gov.UK website.
The 4 main categories (links are highlighted in blue) below are:
replaces the following benefits which you have been entitled to / receiving in the legacy system.
Child Tax Credit : |
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Housing Benefit : |
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Income Support : |
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Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA): |
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Income-related Employment & Support Allowance (ESA): |
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Working Tax Credit: |
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Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children under 16 |
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Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for adults (replaces DLA) |
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Attendance Allowance - helps pay for your personal care if you've reached State Pension age |
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Carers Allowance - if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week and they get certain benefit |
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| Benefits and Support available | More information |
Help with housing
Help with heating
Help if you're over state pension age
Other support