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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…
Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.
You can visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study…
You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to do the following business…
You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to: study at an accredited…
If you’re a scientist, researcher or academic you can: take part in formal…
You can visit the UK for certain paid engagements or events (a ‘permitted…
You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to: have private medical treatment…
You may visit the UK if you’re under 18 and: you’ve made suitable…
If you need a Standard Visitor visa, you must apply online before you…
You may be able to extend your stay if you have permission to be in the UK…
Apply for a Health and Care Worker visa (formerly a Tier 2 Health and Care visa) if you're a medical professional who's been offered a job with the NHS, an NHS supplier or in adult social care - eligibility, fees, documents, extend or switch, bring your family, taking on additional work…
A Health and Care Worker visa allows medical professionals to come to or…
You must meet all of the following requirements to be eligible for a…
You’ll need to meet different salary requirements for this visa if your…
You’ll usually need to prove your knowledge of the English language when…
When you apply for a Health and Care Worker visa, you’ll need to have…
When you apply you’ll need to provide: your certificate of sponsorship…
You must apply online for a Health and Care Worker visa. Check which…
Your partner and children can apply to join you or stay in the UK as your…
You can usually apply to extend your Health and Care Worker visa if all of…
You’ll need to apply to update your Health and Care Worker visa if: you…
The home of Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care on GOV.UK. The Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (the PSA) promotes the health, safety and wellbeing of patients, service users and the public.…
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) replaces Disability Living Allowance (DLA) - how and when to claim, rates, eligibility.
Supporting health and care professionals to improve services by better understanding the health outcomes that some people in the Roma community face.
Apply for a Skilled Worker visa (formerly a Tier 2 General work visa) if you’ve been offered a skilled job with a UK employer - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children, taking …
Background information and advice on coronavirus (COVID-19) for health and care professionals.
Attendance Allowance helps pay for your personal care if you've reached State Pension age and are disabled - rates, eligibility, apply, claim form AA1.
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
A guide for social care professionals on the support system for children and young people with special educational needs and disability.
This Law Commission project is to review the UK law relating to the regulation of health care professionals and, in England only, the regulation of social workers.
Pension Credit is extra money for pensioners to bring your weekly income up to a minimum amount - what you'll get, apply, eligibility.
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
Information for patients, public and health care professionals.
Help for children under 16 with disabilities - DLA rate, eligibility, how to apply, claim form.
Letter to primary care professionals on promoting EAAD 2010 and the Department’s antibiotic campaign materials Download letter (PDF, 254K…
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for adults - DLA rates, eligibility, changes because of Personal Independence Payment.
Apply for a Graduate route visa if you’ve been on a student visa and want to stay in the UK to work - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, bring your partner and children.
Get a family visa for the UK, live with your spouse or relative - eligibility, proof, renewing, financial and English language requirements.
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