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Benefits, services and your immigration status
Information about benefits, services and your immigration status. Check if your immigration status lets you get benefits and healthcare
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 to apply for Universal Credit
Find out how to apply for Universal Credit online. Find out more about the questions you need to answer, your ‘to-do list’ and the next steps
Getting your landlord to do repairs
Getting your landlord to do repairs Getting repairs done if you're renting privately Getting repairs done if you rent from a council or housing association Asking the council to help you get repairs done Going to court if your landlord won't do repairs
If your ex-partner has left your home
Find out your rights to stay in your home if your ex has left - and what to do if they try to come back
How Universal Credit is paid
Find out how Universal Credit is paid. You'll usually get a single payment every month paid directly into your bank, building society or credit union account
Staying in the UK as the parent of a child who lives here
Check if you can apply for a parent visa, including the rules about your income
Check if your child can get a permanent right to live in the UK
Check if your child can get indefinite leave to live in the UK, including the rules about your income