Search

• Getting Universal Credit if you’re sick or disabled

  Check if you can apply for support if you can't work because you're sick or disabled. Universal Credit is available for people with sickness or disabilities

• Paying council tax if you’re a student

  Check if you have to pay council tax as a student. Check what the rules are if you're taking time off from your course.

• Check if you can get Child Benefit

  Check if you’re eligible for Child Benefit, who should make the claim and how much you’ll get. Find out if you'll be affected by the high income tax charge

• Reporting changes if you get Council Tax Reduction

  If you’re getting Council Tax Reduction, check what type of changes you need to tell your council about. Check what happens if you don’t

• 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

• Get help if you’re struggling to pay your bills

  Check what help you can get if you’re struggling with money and you can’t afford to pay bills like energy, rent, internet or council tax.

• Work out which debts to deal with first

  Check which of your debts are ‘priority debts’ that you should deal with first

• Check if you have to pay a debt

  How to check liability for a debt, including time limits on debts and how to challenge a debt you think you might not be liable

• Get help paying for energy efficiency home improvements

  Check if you’re eligible for funding or grants to make your home more energy efficient. Get help with the cost of insulation, boilers or improving your heating

• Extra benefits and help you can get while on DLA

  If you get DLA for your child, you might be able to get extra money from other benefits, a blue badge or a reduction in road tax bills