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Benefits A-Z

List of the main benefits that can be claimed by parents and carers. Please note this is not a comprehensive list of all benefits as we only cover benefits specific to parents and carers.

  • Sure Start Maternity Grant

    Information on Sure Start Maternity Grant, covering who may be able to get it, how much it is and how to claim it.

  • Child Benefit

    Child Benefit is a benefit for people responsible for dependent children. Most families with children can claim Child Benefit.

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    Carer’s Allowance

    Information on Carer's Allowance covering who may be able to claim and where to get further information.

  • Income Support

    Information on who might be able to claim Income Support.

  • Universal Credit

    An overview of Universal Credit. What it is, who can claim it, how much you can get and much more.

  • Housing Benefit

    Information on Housing Benefit, covering who can claim and where you can get more advice.

  • Best Start Grant (Scotland)

    Best Start Grant has now replaced the Sure Start Maternity Grant in Scotland. To be eligible, you need to live in Scotland and be in receipt of certain benefits or be under 18. The Best Start grant is more generous than the Sure Start Maternity grant and consists of 3 payments. 1. Pregnancy and Baby…

  • Healthy Start Scheme

    Information on Healthy Start vouchers, covering who can claim and what you can get with the vouchers.