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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…
Help for children under 16 with disabilities - DLA rate, eligibility, how to apply, claim form.
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children may help with the extra…
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children is a tax-free benefit made…
Usually, to qualify for Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children the…
To claim DLA for a child you need to be their parent or look after them as…
You must contact the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) helpline if: your…
Your child will need to apply for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) when…
Use this calculator to work out an amount of child maintenance for your children.
Use this claim form to apply for DLA for children under 16, in England and Wales.
How to apply for free childcare if you're working.
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 on additional work.
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.
Why children are sent to custody, what it's like, visiting, advice and support
Tell Ofsted about a serious incident in a children’s home or secure children’s home.
How children's savings accounts are taxed, and the £100 limit on savings given by parents
What Tax-Free Childcare is, eligibility and how to apply
Search for Sure Start Children's Centres near to your home to find out about daycare and parenting advice
Rules for digital and printed passport photos and how to get one
Child Benefit - child benefit rates, eligibility, how to claim, child benefit claim form CH2.
Reporting a person who cannot work with children or vulnerable adults
Information for existing and new Universal Credit claimants with more than 2 children.
Information about Universal Credit for families with more than 2 children.
Statistics on children referred to and assessed by children's social services.
The home of Office of the Children's Commissioner on GOV.UK. The Office of the Children’s Commissioner promotes the rights, views and interests of children in policies or decisions affecting their lives.…
…Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. We inspect services providing education and skills for learners of all ages. We also inspect and regulate services that care for children and young people.
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