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• Claiming Attendance Allowance

  Claiming attendance allowance. Find out how to claim, help filling in the form and information about change of circumstances and extra benefits you can get.

• How to claim Attendance Allowance

  You can claim Attendance Allowance to help you stay independent for longer if you have an illness or disability. The money can be spent on anything

• Family

  Get advice on family, looking after people and when a relationship ends.

• How to start a Universal Credit claim

  Find out how to start a Universal Credit claim. Before you start you’ll need to check if you're eligible for Universal Credit

• Withholding rent because repairs haven't been done

  The procedure that social housing tenants must follow if you decide to use your rent to pay for repairs and the risks of withholding rent when the landlord has not carried out repairs

• Universal Credit

  Find out if you're eligible for Universal Credit if you're on a low income, make an application and get advice on any problems you have.

• How to claim Pension Credit

  Check the best way to apply for Pension Credit. Check what extra help you can get if you're eligible, including Winter Fuel Payments

• Getting help for your child from your local council

  What support is available for you and your family - including extra help if your child is a ‘child in need

• Living together and marriage - legal differences

  Differences between how the law treats married and cohabiting couples including financial matters, responsibility for children and housing

• Struggling to pay your bills

  Overview and content list for struggling to pay your bills. Get help if you're struggling with energy bills, and how to tell your supplier if you need support