There are other benefits, apart from the state pension, which
you may claim. We list some of them below, with links to the
Government's own public services website - gov.uk - where you can
find out more about each benefit.
We are not able to answer questions about these benefits, so
please use the contact details given below.
Carer's allowance
Carer's allowance is a taxable benefit which helps people who
are looking after a disabled person. The carer does not have to be
related to, or live with, the person they care for.
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gov.uk.
Child benefit
This is a payment you can claim for your child. It can be
claimed by anyone who qualifies, whatever their income or
saving.
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here to be redirected to gov.uk.
Cold weather payment
If you're getting certain benefits, you may be able to claim a
cold weather payment for each week of very cold weather in your
area.
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Council tax benefit
If you need financial help to pay your council tax, you may be
able to claim council tax benefit.
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gov.uk.
Employment and support allowance (ESA)
Employment and support allowance (ESA) offers ill or disabled
people financial support if they are unable to work, and
personalised help so they can work if they are able to.
You can apply for ESA whether you are employed, self-employed or
unemployed.
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gov.uk.
Housing benefit
If you're on a low income and need financial help to pay all or
part of your rent, you may be able to claim housing
benefit.
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gov.uk.
Income support
You may be able to claim income support if:
- you have no income or a low income
- are working less than 16 hours a week
- have not signed on as unemployed.
If you claim income support, and have children, you can claim
child tax credit.
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Jobseekers' Allowance
Jobseeker's Allowance is the main benefit for people of working
age, living in England, Wales or Scotland, who are out of work or
work less than 16 hours a week on average. Working age, in this
case, is normally between 18 and state pension age. If you're
eligible, it is paid while you're looking for work.
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gov.uk.
Personal independence payment/Disability living allowance
This is a tax-free benefit for anyone under 65 who, because of
illness or disability, needs help looking after themselves or has
walking difficulties.
It used to be known as the disability living
allowance.
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gov.uk.
Winter fuel payment
If you were born on or before 5 July 1951, you could get between
£100 and £300 tax-free to help you pay for keeping warm
in winter.
You should receive it automatically if you get the state
pension. Otherwise you need to make a claim.
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gov.uk.
Working tax credit
Working tax credit is a benefit that can help you if you are
aged over 16 and doing paid work for a certain number of hours each
week, but your income is below a certain level.
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