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How to claim State Pension if you're overseas - payment, tax, change of circumstances - contact the International Pension Centre
Contact information for Carer's Allowance Unit, telephone number and address
Apply to become an appointee for someone claiming benefits - how to apply or stop being an appointee.
Use this form to claim Maternity Allowance.
Find out what happens if your Universal Credit claim is reviewed.
A disability premium is extra money if you’re under Pension Credit age and registered blind or getting certain benefits - what you get, eligibility, apply
Employer guide to Statutory Sick Pay - SSP rates, form SSP1, eligibility, fit notes (formerly sick notes), recover statutory pay.
You can get a free TV licence if you're 75 or over and you get Pension Credit, or a discount if you're blind or in residential care - who qualifies, how to apply
You’re disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a 'substantial' and 'long-term' negative effect on your ability to do daily activities
Reasons why your benefit payments could change, report changes in your circumstances while claiming benefits
If a tenant is having difficulty paying their rent, apply for a Managed Payment to Landlord using the Apply for a Direct Rent Payment service to request payment of rent from a tenant’s Universal Credit.
Plan your retirement income - State Pension, improve your pension, pay National Insurance, check your State Pension age
Future Pension Centre contact details - for pension forecasts, statements, advice and enquiries.
What to do when starting a job: checks your employer may do, employment contracts, what to do with your P45 or starter checklist.
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.
Find out if you're eligible for Universal Credit and how to claim.
Legal rights for pregnant employees - including paid time off for antenatal appointments, maternity leave and pay, protection against discrimination and telling the employer about the pregnancy.
Minimum working age and pay for children, how to apply for performance licences and what local council bylaws say about employing children, paying someone over 16
Apply for financial support if you need an advance or hardship payment before your next Universal Credit payment.
Information about Housing Benefit from your local council - apply to help pay your rent
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