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This guidance contains sources of support available to sponsors.

• Updated: 5 August 2022

Find out what support is available to help with the cost of living: income and disability benefits, bills and allowances, childcare, housing and travel.

• Overview

  Find out what support is available to help with the cost of living. This…

• Benefits, tax and work

  Find out what support is available in England to help increase your…

• Living costs: bills, housing and health

  Find out what support is available to help with bills and costs in…

• If you’re 60 or over

  Find out what support is available if you’re 60 or over in England. This…

• If you’re disabled or have a health condition

  Find out what support is available if you’re disabled or have a health…

• Childcare and maternity costs

  Find out what support is available with childcare and maternity costs in…

• Managing money, savings and debt

  Find advice for managing your money. This includes budgeting advice and…

• If you’re finding things difficult

  Find support if money worries are impacting your mental health or you’re…

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.

• Overview

  You may be able to get help towards interest payments on: the mortgage for…

• What you'll get

  You’ll get help paying the interest on your mortgage or loan. Support for…

• Eligibility

  To be eligible for a Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) loan, you must…

• How to apply

  When you apply for a qualifying benefit, you’ll be asked extra questions…

• Repaying your loan

  You’ll need to repay your SMI loan as a lump sum with interest if you sell…

• If your benefits stop

  You can still get financial help with your housing costs if your Income…

Information for British nationals affected by rape or sexual assault abroad, including how to access medical treatment and legal advice in the UK.

• Updated: 28 April 2025

Information about the range of help and support available from the Further Education Commissioner, Department for Education and delivery partners.

• Updated: 10 November 2025

Supporting health and care professionals to improve services by better understanding the health outcomes that some people in the Roma community face.

• Updated: 3 November 2022

Find out about financial support available to veterans and their families.

• Updated: 12 September 2024

The MHRA has five top tips to help you stay well through the festive season and beyond

• Updated: 1 December 2025

You can get extra help and support from DWP to claim and manage your benefits or pension - for example if you have a disability or health condition.

Find out about support and specialist mental health services available to veterans.

• Updated: 12 September 2024