Benefits for parents
Help from the benefits system for parents and carers of children and young people under 18
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read more on What can I claim when I have a child? 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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read more on Benefits you can claim if you are made redundant Benefits you can claim if you are made redundant
If you’re at risk of redundancy or have been made redundant you may be worried about your financial situation. This article provides a guide to what support Jobcentre Plus may be able to offer you and what benefits you may be able to claim.
read more on Brexit – what happens next? Brexit – what happens next?
What is the possible impact of Brexit on family friendly employment rights?
read more on What can I claim when I have a child? 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.
read more on What can I claim if I am over State Pension age or if I have a partner over State Pension age? 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.
read more on Benefits you can claim if you are not working or are on a low income 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?
read more on What can I claim during parental leave from work? What can I claim during parental leave from work?
Your guide to whether you can claim benefits when taking unpaid parental leave, matenrity leave, shared parental leave, or another form of statutory family leave.
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 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 Parents of young children: do I have to look for work on benefits? Can I give up work and claim benefits? 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.
read more on National Insurance credits for parents and carers National Insurance credits for parents and carers
Information on getting national insurance credits if you get Child Benefit for a child under 12, if you are caring for a disabled person or if you are a relative caring for a child.