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Other State Benefits

Below are links to the government's own public services website - Directgov.  There you will find useful information about some state benefits, including eligibility conditions, amounts payable and contact details, should you have any questions.

We cannot answer questions relating to these state benefits.  So please use the contact details included in the following links.

Carer's Allowance

Carer's Allowance is a taxable benefit to help people who look after someone who is disabled. You do not have to be related to, or live with, the person that you care for.

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Child Benefit

Child Benefit is a tax-free payment that you can claim for your child. It is usually paid every four weeks but in some cases can be paid weekly, and there are separate rates for each child. The payment can be claimed by anyone who qualifies, whatever their income or savings.

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Child Maintenance

Child maintenance can make an important difference to a child's well-being. The parent without the main day-to-day care of the child pays child maintenance to the other parent to help toward the child's everyday living costs.

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Cold Weather Payment

If you're on a low income, a Cold Weather Payment may be available to help you 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 bill, you may be able to get Council Tax Benefit. You may also get Second Adult Rebate if you share your home with another adult (not your partner or civil partner) who's unable to pay towards the Council Tax.

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Disability Living Allowance

Disability Living Allowance - sometimes referred to as DLA - is a tax-free benefit for children and adults who need help with personal care or have walking difficulties because they are physically or mentally disabled.

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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 get Housing Benefit.

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Incapacity Benefit

If you cannot work because of illness or disability which started before 27 October 2008, you may be able to get Incapacity Benefit. This is a weekly payment for people who become incapable of work while under State Pension age.

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Jobseekers' Allowance

Jobseeker's Allowance is the main benefit for people of working age who are out of work or work less than 16 hours a week on average. If you're eligible, it is paid while you're looking for work.

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Winter Fuel Payment

In previous years, if you were aged 60 or over, you may have received a Winter Fuel Payment to help pay for keeping warm in winter. This can be between £125 and £400 depending on your situation. From the 2010/11 tax year the qualifying age for Winter Fuel Payments (for both men and women) is rising in line with the increase in women's State Pension age. To have reached the qualifying age for a Winter Fuel Payment for winter 2010/11 you will need to be born on or before 5 July 1950. You can find more details on the DirectGov webpage.

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