Other benefits

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You may be able to get money from the Government to help increase your income to make it easier to pay for you home and essential living expenses. If you are struggling financially, it's important to check whether you are getting everything you are entitled to.

You may also be eligible for housing benefit and council tax benefit.

Claiming benefits

Everything you need to know about eligbility, how to apply, and how your benefits are worked out. Read more 

Jobseeker's allowance

One work-related benefit that you may be entitled to if you are unemployed is jobseeker's allowance. Read more 

Income support

You may be able to claim income support if you are not available for full-time work, and you do not have enough money to live on. Read more 

Child related benefits

If you have a child, or you are expecting one, you should be entitled to certain benefits. You may also have a right to maternity or paternity pay if you need to take time off to bring up your child. Read more 

Illness and disability benefits

There are a number of benefits you may eligible for if you have a disability or an illness that prevents you from being able to work. You may also be eligible for carer's benefit if you look after a loved one. Read more 

Bereavement benefits

Information about a number of different available benefits which you might be entitled to if you have suffered a bereavement. Read more 

The New Deal

The New Deal provides the chance to learn new skills and help to improve your existing ones. There are also other schemes that can help improve your chances of finding work. Read more