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Universal Credit is replacing 6 other benefits with a single monthly payment if you're out of work or on a low income - eligibility, how to prepare.
Universal Credit is a payment to help with your living costs. It’s paid…
You may be able to get Universal Credit if you’re on a low income or need…
Universal Credit is paid monthly. How much you get depends on: your…
If you or your partner are working, how much Universal Credit you get will…
Universal Credit is paid once a month, usually into your bank, building…
You can apply for Universal Credit online. You need to create an account…
If you need help to pay your bills or cover other costs while you wait for…
To get Universal Credit payments, you’ll need to accept an agreement…
You need to report changes to your circumstances so you keep getting the…
If you need financial support, you can get help and advice from the…
Find out what benefits you could get, how much you could get and how to claim
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - how and when to claim, rates, eligibility, change of circumstances, claiming due to a terminal illness.
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) can help with extra living costs if…
You can get Personal Independence Payment (PIP) if all of the following…
How much Personal Independence Payment (PIP) you get depends on how…
Before you apply for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), check if you’re…
You might be invited to an assessment with a health professional if more…
The letter you got when your Personal Independence Payment (PIP) was…
You must contact the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) enquiry line…
If you’re nearing the end of life (for example, due to a life-limiting…
Apply for Carer's Allowance - money to help you look after someone who needs to be cared for. Apply online or use form DS700.
Attendance Allowance helps with extra costs if you're State Pension age and disabled: rates, eligibility, claim form AA1, claiming due to a terminal illness.
Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) money if you cannot work because of illness or disability - rates, eligibility, apply, assessment.
Help for children under 16 with disabilities - DLA rate, eligibility, how to apply, claim form.
Get help at work, including an Access to Work grant, if you have a disability or health condition - eligibility, how to apply.
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for adults - DLA rates, eligibility, changes because of Personal Independence Payment.
Contact information for queries about claims that have been made for Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Payment and Attendance Allowance
Use the Attendance Allowance claim form to apply for financial help for your personal care if you're disabled and State Pension age or older.
Use this claim form to apply for DLA for children under 16, in England and Wales.
Financial help if you're disabled - benefits, housing costs, council tax, vehicle tax exemption, TV Licence, motability schemes, VAT relief
Disabled Facilities Grants help towards the costs of making changes to your home so you can continue to live there
Carer's Credit helps carers fill gaps in your National Insurance record to help you qualify for the State Pensions and other benefits - what you'll get, eligibility and how to claim
Report changes in circumstances if you're claiming or have applied for Carer's Allowance - if you get a job, take a break from caring for someone, stop being a carer
A disability premium is extra money if you’re under Pension Credit age and registered blind or getting certain benefits - what you get, eligibility, apply
Disabled Students' Allowance is extra money for higher education students - DSA1 forms, eligibility, how to apply, needs assessment.
Contact information for Carer's Allowance Unit, telephone number and address
Apply to become an appointee for someone claiming benefits - how to apply, stop being an appointee
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