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.
Click here to be redirected to Directgov.
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.
Click here to be redirected to Directgov.
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.
Click here to be redirected to Directgov.
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.
Click here to be redirected to Directgov.
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.
Click here to be redirected to Directgov.
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.
Click here to be redirected to Directgov.
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.
Click here to be redirected to Directgov.
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.
Click here to be redirected to Directgov.
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.
Click here to be redirected to Directgov.
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.
Click here to be redirected to Directgov.
