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If you pay for childcare while you go to work, Universal Credit can pay some of your childcare costs.
The amount you earn, and how often you're paid your wages, can affect your Universal Credit.
If you’re responsible for a child, you may be entitled to an extra amount of Universal Credit and support with childcare costs.
Guidance for landlords on Universal Credit and rented housing
If you get Universal Credit, you could get an extra amount to help support your children if they normally live with you.
Information on childcare for Service families within the UK and overseas.
Find out about the 2 maternity benefits available under the social security scheme: Statutory Maternity Pay and Maternity Allowance.
These LA Welfare Direct bulletins provide information that affects Housing Benefit and other areas of DWP, to local authority staff.
You might receive an additional payment to help you move to Universal Credit, if you receive a Migration Notice letter.
What Universal Credit means for couples who make a joint claim, including who can make a joint claim and what they will be expected to do in return.
This guidance will help you in conversations with claimants who may be affected by the Universal Credit 2 child policy before April 2026.
This easy read guide explains when DWP may visit you to help you claim benefits and what to expect.
These easy read guides explain what Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children is, how you can apply for it and what happens when a child turns 16.
A Sure Start Maternity Grant can help with the costs of having a child. These easy read guides explain how it works, who can apply and how to apply.
This easy read guide explains what Maternity Allowance is and how you can apply for it.
These LA Welfare Direct bulletins provide information, that affects Housing Benefit and other areas of DWP, to local authority staff.
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