From 1 April 2024, you might be able to get 15 hours of funded childcare if you’re in work. If you’re in work you might be able to get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 1 April 2024 – this is often called ‘free hours’. If you’re in a couple you both need[…]
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Check if a change affects your Universal Credit If you receive Universal Credit and there are changes to your work, money or family life this can affect how much Universal Credit you get and you must report your ‘changes of circumstances’. Visit our national website to see what some of the main changes can[…]
Universal Credit is a benefit you can claim if you’re on a low income or unemployed. “It might be worth claiming Universal Credit if: you’re struggling to pay the bills you’ve lost your job and have no income your income has dropped but you’re still working you have a disability or illness that stops you[…]
If you’re on a low income, you might be able to get help with some of the costs of sending your child to school, including school meals, transport and uniform. Disover more at our national website about the following: Getting free school meals Getting help to pay for activities and uniforms Applying for help[…]
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is extra money to help you with everyday life if you have a child under 16 who is disabled or has a health condition. “It’s very common for a parent to think they won’t be able to get Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for their child when they can. DLA isn’t just[…]
You need to be State Pension age to claim Attendance Allowance. You also need to have a disability or illness that makes it hard for you to look after yourself. => Click here to discover more at our national website including: Who can claim The 6-month rule If you’re in hospital If you’re living in[…]
If you’re on a low income you could get a cheaper internet, mobile or phone deal
Benefits, Consumer May 29, 2023
If you’re on a low income you could get a cheaper internet, mobile or phone deal called a ‘social tariff’. This could mean a saving of around £200 a year. “Social tariffs are cheaper broadband and phone packages for people claiming Universal Credit, Pension Credit and some other benefits. Some providers call them ‘essential’ or[…]
Advice for Ukraine refugees – videos and self-help fact sheets
Benefits, Housing, News, Work Apr 04, 2023
Are you Ukrainian? Do you know someone who is? Watch our range of videos for Ukraine refugees recorded in the Ukrainian language with English sub-titles. Watch videos (click on video titles below): Advice about Employment Advice about Benefits Advice about Universal credit Advice about Housing Self-help fact sheets about Benefits: The fact sheet is[…]
You might be able to get Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) if you have difficulty working because you’re sick or disabled. This is called having ‘limited capability for work’. Visit our national website for more details: Check if you can claim Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) Check what type of ESA you can claim Check[…]
Millions of low-income households to get new Cost of Living Payments from Spring 2023
Benefits, News Jan 27, 2023
“Millions of the lowest-income households across the UK will get up to £1,350 from the Government in 2023/4 to help with the cost of living*” “Millions will receive new cost of living support from Spring 2023, following up to £1,200 in support for over eight million low-income households in 2022 £900 Cost of Living Payment[…]
Over 65 but not getting Pension Credit? £1.7billion worth of Pension Credit is going unclaimed. Claim Pension Credit to boost your income and help with cost of living. Pension Credit is a weekly benefit to boost your income. It’s based on how much money you have coming in. There are two parts to Pension Credit,[…]
Do you know about the Government’s Help for Households schemes? “Countries around the world are facing rising goods and energy prices, inflation and cost of living pressures after the pandemic and Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. We know people are worried so the government is offering help for households. See what cost of living support you[…]
Struggling to afford your energy bills or top up your prepayment meter?
Benefits, Campaigns, Debt & Money, News Sep 02, 2022
Are you struggling to afford your energy bills or top up your prepayment meter? You can get help if you’re struggling to afford your energy bills or top up your prepayment meter. You might be able to take advantage of certain benefits, grants and help offered by the government and energy suppliers. Discover more[…]
Living with a mental health problem can be challenging
Benefits, Campaigns, Health, News Aug 24, 2022
Living with a mental health problem can be challenging. It can be even more challenging if you’re unable to work because of it. No one should have to face their problems alone. We can help you understand what benefits you could apply for to help with living costs like bills and rent. […]
By ‘care’ I mean personally look after a person who receives one of these qualifying allowances: Attendance Allowance Constant Attendance Allowance (at or above normal maximum rate with an industrial injuries disablement benefit) Disability Living Allowance (the care component at the middle or highest rate) Personal Independence Payment (the daily living component) Armed forces Independence[…]
