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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…
Your Universal Credit payment is made up of a standard allowance and any…
If you’re employed, how much Universal Credit you get will depend on your…
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…
You’ll make an agreement called a ‘Claimant Commitment’ with your work…
You need to report changes to your circumstances so you keep getting the…
If you’re in financial difficulties, you can get help and advice from the…
Find out how much State Pension you could get (your forecast), when you could get it and how you could increase it
Find out what benefits you could get, how much you could get and how to claim
Search and apply for jobs in Great Britain using ‘Find a job’.
Work out your State Pension age and Pension Credit qualifying age
Your Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) - how much you get, eligibility, how to claim SSP, fit notes, disputes, isolation notes for coronavirus (COVID-19) self-isolation.
Fit notes (formerly sick notes), holiday during sick leave, returning to work, long-term sick, dismissals
Cold Weather Payment - what you'll get, eligibility and how to find out if your area is due a payment
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) replaces Disability Living Allowance (DLA) - how and when to claim, rates, eligibility.
The Warm Home Discount Scheme could take £140 off your winter electricity bill - eligibility, how to claim your discount, deadlines
Use this calculator to work out an amount of child maintenance for your children.
Apply for your first National Insurance number - you must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Apply for Carer's Allowance - money to help you look after someone who needs to be cared for. Apply online or use form DS700.
Find out if you've paid enough National Insurance to qualify for the full State Pension - check gaps, contributions and credits, get a National Insurance statement, call the helpline
Apply for Universal Credit - a monthly payment to help with your living costs if you’re on a low income or out of work.
Winter Fuel Payment helps older people with their heating bills - claim form, how much you get, eligibility
What to do if you lose your National Insurance number, information about where to find it and who to contact.
What you need to do to get your State Pension online.
Guidance for people who are employed and cannot work due to coronavirus (COVID-19).
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