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Apply to the Court of Protection for a one-off decision if you're concerned about someone's personal welfare, property or financial affairs.

• Overview

  Apply to the Court of Protection if both of the following apply: you’re…

• How to apply

  Download and fill in: an application form (COP1) - send the original and 2…

• Tell other people you've applied

  The Court of Protection will send you a copy of your application forms -…

• What happens next

  You’ll hear from the Court of Protection after you’ve ‘served notice’…

Claiming your State Pension later - extra State Pension, backdated arrears and lump sum payments.

• How it works

  If you do not claim your State Pension at State Pension age, it…

• If you reach State Pension age on or after 6 April 2016

  You can get the State Pension you’ve deferred as: a one-off arrears…

• If you reached State Pension age before 6 April 2016

  You can get the State Pension you’ve deferred as either: increased regular…

• If you get benefits

  You cannot build up extra State Pension during any period you get: Income…

• If you move abroad

  If you move to any of the countries in this list, the rules for deferring…

• Inheriting a deferred State Pension

  You can usually inherit your partner’s extra State Pension if all of the…

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

• Overview

  The Christmas Bonus is a one-off tax-free £10 payment made before…

• What you'll get

  The Christmas Bonus is a one-off payment of £10. If you get more than one…

• Eligibility

  To get a Christmas Bonus you must be present or ‘ordinarily resident’ in…

• How to claim

  You do not need to claim the Christmas Bonus - you should get it…

• Further information

  If you’re part of a married couple, in a civil partnership or living…

You may be able to get a one-off payment if you've been diagnosed with diffuse mesothelioma, and your exposure to asbestos happened in the UK

Guidance if you received a lower level of benefit after moving to Universal Credit, and this was due to a decision to end your old 'legacy' benefit, which was found to be incorrect.

• Updated: 14 May 2026

How to become and act as a Court of Protection deputy - eligibility, responsibilities, how to apply, fees, supervision and when your deputyship ends.

Manage money in a Court Funds Office account for someone if you're authorised by the Court of Protection - interest, statements, investments, deposits, withdrawals, closing an account and complaints

Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply

Apply for financial support if you need an advance or hardship payment before your next Universal Credit payment.

Sure Start Maternity Grant is a £500 payment to help with the costs of a new baby: what you'll get, eligibility and how to apply (claim form SF100).