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Get business support and advice over the phone and online - setting up and running a business.

Get help and extra support when dealing with HMRC if you have additional needs - for example you have a disability or health condition, if English is not your first language or if you’re experiencing domestic abuse or financial hardship.

• Help you can get

  You can get extra support if your health condition or personal…

• If you cannot use a telephone and need a different way to contact HMRC

  There are other ways to contact HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) than by…

• If you need information in a different format

  HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) information is available in accessible…

• If you need help filling in forms

  HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) can help you with filling in forms. You…

• If you need more time because of your circumstances

  In certain circumstances, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) can give you an…

• If you need information in another language

  You can use a friend or family member as an interpreter when you phone HM…

• If you need someone to talk to HMRC for you

  If you find it difficult to deal with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)…

Find out what support is available to help with the cost of living: income and disability benefits, bills and allowances, childcare, housing and travel.

• Overview

  Find out what support is available to help with the cost of living. This…

• Benefits, tax and work

  Find out what support is available in England to help increase your…

• Living costs: bills, housing and health

  Find out what support is available to help with bills and costs in…

• If you’re 60 or over

  Find out what support is available if you’re 60 or over in England. This…

• If you’re disabled or have a health condition

  Find out what support is available if you’re disabled or have a health…

• Childcare and maternity costs

  Find out what support is available with childcare and maternity costs in…

• Managing money, savings and debt

  Find advice for managing your money. This includes budgeting advice and…

• If you’re finding things difficult

  Find support if money worries are impacting your mental health or you’re…

Find out what benefits and financial support you may be able to get.

How to apply for asylum support if you're waiting to find out if you'll be given asylum in the UK

Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) helps homeowners on certain benefits pay interest on loans or mortgages - what you'll get, eligibility and how to claim.

How to confirm your income and support a student's application for loans or grants - when to submit, which tax year, and change your details.

Get help at work, including an Access to Work grant, if you have a disability or health condition - eligibility, how to apply.

Information about the range of help and support available from the FE Commissioner, Department for Education and delivery partners.

• Updated: 7 March 2024

Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) money if you cannot work because of illness or disability - rates, eligibility, apply, assessment.

Income Support is extra money to help people on a low income or none at all - rates, eligibility and how to claim

Learner Support - funding for students aged over 19 in further education and financial hardship

Help you can get from your council’s Household Support Fund if you cannot afford to pay for essentials like energy bills and food.

This guidance contains sources of support available to sponsors.

• Updated: 5 August 2022

Bereavement Support Payment is money you can get if your partner dies - how it works, eligibility, what you'll get, how to claim.

Reasons for a support visit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Visiting Team, what to expect and how to check if the visitor is genuine

Your local council may have details of organisations in your community that can give families and young people help and support

Advice and support for those who are experiencing or feel at risk of sexual violence and abuse.

• Updated: 5 July 2022

This guide is for non-criminal cases. Use this guide to understand how to arrange for someone to support you during your remote hearing.

• Updated: 8 January 2021

Find out about changes to care and support from your local council.