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Income Support is extra money to help people on a low income or none at all - rates, eligibility and how to claim
You can no longer make a new claim for Income Support. If you’re on a low…
You will continue to get Income Support if all of the following still…
You need to report changes to your circumstances so you keep getting the…
Find out what benefits and financial support you may be able to get.
From today low-income households will start to receive the third Cost of Living Payment worth £299.
This page explains the support you can get if you do not have permission to live permanently in the UK.
Get help and extra support when dealing with HMRC if you have additional needs - for example you have a disability or health condition, if English is not your first language or if you’re experiencing domestic abuse or financial hardship.
Get business support and advice over the phone and online - setting up and running a business.
Find out what support is available to help with the cost of living: income and disability benefits, bills and allowances, childcare, housing and travel.
Advice and support for those who are experiencing or feel at risk of sexual violence and abuse.
Bereavement Support Payment is money you can get if your partner dies - how it works, eligibility, what you'll get, how to claim.
Advice for institutions on the financial support young people may be able to access to help them participate in education and training.
Help you can get from your council’s Household Support Fund if you cannot afford to pay for essentials like energy bills and food.
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.
Get help at work, including an Access to Work grant, if you have a disability or health condition - eligibility, how to apply.
Guidance on getting extra payments to help with the cost of living if you’re entitled to certain benefits or tax credits.
You need to move to Universal Credit if you’ve received a Migration Notice letter, as one or more of your benefits will be ending soon.
Financial help if you're disabled - benefits, housing costs, council tax, vehicle tax exemption, TV Licence, motability schemes, VAT relief
Your rights and the support you can get if you have a disabled child, including childcare, car costs, house adaptations and education
Reasons for a support visit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Visiting Team, what to expect and how to check if the visitor is genuine
If you operate as a business, find out if you need to include a COVID-19 grant or support payment on your tax return.
Apply to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) Hardship Fund if you have to take time off work because you're the victim of violent crime
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