Benefits for parents

Help from the benefits system for parents and carers of children and young people under 18

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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.
Benefits and other financial support you can claim during maternity leave.
Overview of benefits and other financial support you may be able to claim during maternity leave.
Help during the summer holidays
The summer holidays can be a source of stress and anxiety for many families whose work situation doesn’t allow any flexibility to manage childcare and who can’t afford additional childcare costs.
Cost of Living Support for Families
A guide to financial support available to working families who are struggling with the rising cost of living.
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.
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.
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.
Moving to Universal Credit if you have an existing legacy benefit claim
Information about moving to Universal Credit legacy benefits. The managed migration process. What to do if you've received a Universal Credit Migration Notice letter.
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.
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 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.
Benefit rates and earnings limits
Rates of benefits and earning limits
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.
Brexit – what happens next?
What is the possible impact of Brexit on family friendly employment rights?

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