Benefits for parents and carers of disabled children
Help from the benefits system for parents and carers of disabled children
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A Guide to Benefits if you Care for a Disabled Child
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.
What can I claim when I have a child?
If you have had a baby or you are responsible for children, it can be confusing to work out what you are entitled to.
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A Guide to Benefits if you Care for a Disabled Child
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.
Carer’s Allowance
Information on Carer's Allowance covering who may be able to claim and where to get further information.
Parents of young children: do I have to look for work on benefits? Can I give up work and claim benefits?
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.
Benefits if you take parental leave or resign to care for a disabled child.
Deciding to leave your job or deciding to go on parental leave are big decisions. Here we outline some of the benefits you may be entitled to, and how leaving your job or going on parental leave may affect your existing benefits.
What can I claim during parental leave from work?
Your guide to whether you can claim benefits when taking unpaid parental leave, maternity leave, shared parental leave, or another form of statutory family leave.
Benefits you can claim if you are not working or are on a low income
What can you claim if you are not working or only working a few hours a week?
What can I claim when I have a child?
If you have had a baby or you are responsible for children, it can be confusing to work out what you are entitled to.
Cost of Living Support for Families
A guide to financial support available to working families who are struggling with the rising cost of living.
Benefit rates and earnings limits
Rates of benefits and earning limits
What can I claim if I am too sick to work?
Information on when you might be able to claim Statutory Sick Pay.
What can I claim if I am over State Pension age or if I have a partner over State Pension age?
Information on the benefits you might be able to claim if you or your partner are aged over 60.
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.