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• If a problem with National Insurance is affecting your benefits

  What to do if you can’t find your National Insurance number or if you think your National Insurance record is wrong and it’s affecting the benefits you can claim.

• If a landlord will not rent to you because of benefits or children

  Find out what to do if a landlord, agent or advert says you can’t view or rent a property because you get benefits or have children.

• How volunteering affects your benefits - overview

  Check the rules about volunteering for the benefit you claim to make sure your benefits aren't affected. Read our advice about volunteering while on benefits.

• Check if you have the right to reside for benefits

  You might need to show you have a right to reside in the UK to claim some benefits. Find out what information you need and which benefits are affected.

• Benefits and concessions for the armed forces, veterans and their families

  Information on financial help available to people currently serving in the armed forces, veterans and dependents, covering benefits, help with school, child care and travel costs and sources of further help.

• Getting benefits if you’ve recently moved to the UK

  Check how to show you’re habitually resident, pass the ‘past presence test’ or pass the ‘3-month living in test

• Check if your immigration status lets you get benefits and help with housing

  Check if you’re allowed to claim public funds. Check what counts as public funds, and what else you might be able to claim

• Check if you can increase your income

  Check you’re getting all the money you’re entitled to - including benefits, grants from charities and payments from government schemes.