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Claiming Universal Credit if you're self-employed - eligibility, reporting your earnings, start up periods
Maternity Allowance is paid to pregnant women who do not get Statutory Maternity Pay - rate, eligibility, apply, form MA1
Bereavement Support Payment is money you can get if your partner dies - how it works, eligibility, what you'll get, how to claim.
Financial help if you're disabled - benefits, housing costs, council tax, vehicle tax exemption, TV Licence, motability schemes, VAT relief
Interest-free loans from the government for some people on benefits: how to apply, check if you're eligible
Disabled Facilities Grants help towards the costs of making changes to your home so you can continue to live there
Report changes in circumstances if you're claiming or have applied for Carer's Allowance - if you get a job, take a break from caring for someone, stop being a carer
Your Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) and Leave - what you get, how to claim, maternity rights and extra help
Disabled Students' Allowance is extra money for higher education students - DSA1 forms, eligibility, how to apply, needs assessment.
Carer's Credit helps carers fill gaps in your National Insurance record to help you qualify for the State Pensions and other benefits - what you'll get, eligibility and how to claim
Check if your child can get free school meals - and find out how to apply on your local authority’s website.
Proof of Child Benefit - what you can use.
Use this form to claim Sure Start Maternity Grant by post.
Challenge a benefit decision - how to ask for a mandatory reconsideration, evidence you'll need, deadlines and what happens next.
Contact information for Carer's Allowance Unit, telephone number and address
Only fill in this capability for work questionnaire (UC50) if you’re asked to do so, this is not a claim form.
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
Employers must fill in the SSP1 form when an employee is not entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) or when their SSP is ending.
Apply to become an appointee for someone claiming benefits - how to apply, stop being an appointee
Cold Weather Payment - what you'll get, eligibility and how to find out if your area is due a payment
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