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Guardian's Allowance help if you're looking after a child who is not your own - rates, eligibility, how to claim, appeal a decision.
An application form for Carer's Credit to print and fill in with a pen.
Widowed Parent's Allowance - what you'll get, eligibility, how to claim, bereavement benefits claim form BB2.
Use these forms to claim Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit for an accident or disease caused by work.
Blind Person's Allowance is an extra amount you can earn before paying tax - what you'll get, eligibility, how to apply and how to transfer your allowance
Use the online service (CH299) to apply for an extension of Child Benefit if your child's under 18 and has left approved education or training.
You can no longer claim Income Support.
Child Benefit if your child lives with someone else - when you can claim, multiple claims, change who gets the benefit
Incapacity Benefit is help if you could not work because of an illness or disability before 31 January 2011 - it's being replaced with Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).
Guidance and order form for advisers and intermediaries who need to order DWP information leaflets and reply envelopes.
What to expect during a phone call from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Performance Measurement team.
Guidance for people of State Pension age living outside the UK who have been asked to return a Life Certificate.
What happens if you become disabled - benefits, your rights, help from your council and your employer's responsibilities
How long you get Child Benefit payments for if you go abroad - for both short periods (holidays etc) and if you go to live abroad
Child Benefit if you've moved to the UK from abroad - who qualifies and which countries have an agreement with the UK
The Christmas Bonus is a one-off tax-free £10 payment to people who get certain benefits - what you'll get, eligibility, how to claim
Contact your local council to appeal against a Housing Benefit decision
Care to Learn helps pay for childcare while you're studying - how to apply, money you get, courses that qualify, eligibility
Find out about help you can get moving from benefits to work - training, work trials, starting your own business, help with drug or alcohol problems, carer support
Claim or deal with Child Benefit for someone else - if your child has a baby, authorisation form CH105, appointees, voluntary organisations
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