Benefits for parents and carers of disabled children
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We have created a quick guide of benefits you might be able to claim if your income changes as a result of Coronavirus.
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Last updated 21st May 2020 As of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is officially no longer an EU Member State. But the UK has now entered an implementation period (IP) ending on 31 December 2020 during which it is treated as a Member State for many purposes. The UK continues to be governed […]
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read more on Coronavirus (COVID-19) – What financial support is there for working families? Coronavirus (COVID-19) – What financial support is there for working families?
We have created a quick guide of benefits you might be able to claim if your income changes as a result of Coronavirus.
read more on Brexit – what happens next? Brexit – what happens next?
Last updated 21st May 2020 As of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is officially no longer an EU Member State. But the UK has now entered an implementation period (IP) ending on 31 December 2020 during which it is treated as a Member State for many purposes. The UK continues to be governed […]
read more on A Guide to Benefits for disabled children A Guide to Benefits for disabled children
Benefits are complex. The following is a general guide to some benefits which families with disabled children who work or wish to work may need to be aware of.
read more on Carer’s allowance Carer’s allowance
Information on Carer's Allowance covering who may be able to claim and where to get further information.
read more on A Guide to Benefits if you care for a disabled person A Guide to Benefits if you care for a disabled person
Benefits if you care for a disabled person
read more on What if I need further advice? What if I need further advice?
Information on where you can get more advice on benefits or tax credits.
read more on What can I claim if I am out of work? What can I claim if I am out of work?
Information on the benefits you might be able to claim if you are out of work.
read more on What can I claim if I am over 60 or have a partner over 60? What can I claim if I am over 60 or have a partner over 60?
Information on the benefits you might be able to claim if you or your partner are aged over 60.
read more on Jobseeker’s Allowance Jobseeker’s Allowance
Information on Jobseeker's Allowance, covering who may be able to claim.
read more on Who can claim Income Support? Who can claim Income Support?
Information on who might be able to claim Income Support.
read more on Housing Benefit Housing Benefit
Information on Housing Benefit, covering who can claim and where you can get more advice.
read more on What can I claim if I am too sick to work? What can I claim if I am too sick to work?
Information on when you might be able to claim Statutory Sick Pay.
read more on Financial help for families Financial help for families
Financial help for families depends on whether or not you or your partner works as well as many other conditions. Use our table of benefits to check what you may be able to claim in different circumstances.
read more on Benefit rates and earnings limits Benefit rates and earnings limits
Rates of benefits and earning limits
read more on What can I claim if I am not a British citizen or I have recently come to the UK? What can I claim if I am not a British citizen or I have recently come to the UK?
Information on restrictions on claiming benefits if you have come to the UK from abroad.
read more on I’m on benefits, do I have to look for work if I have a young child? I’m on benefits, do I have to look for work if I have a young child?
If you are a parent claiming Income Support or Universal credit you will probably be required to take some action to prepare you for returning to work. How much you will be required to do will depend on your circumstances.
read more on Disability Living Allowance and Personal Independence Payment Disability Living Allowance and Personal Independence Payment
Information on Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Personal Independence Payment (PIP)