Whether you’re a parent navigating Universal Credit, a resident seeking support, or someone facing financial hardship, this page brings together key resources to help you access the welfare and benefits you’re entitled to.
Benefits Eligibility
- Find out what support you might be able to get to help with your living costs by filling in the linked survey. You can get benefits and other financial support if you’re eligible: Check benefits and financial support – GOV.UK
Universal Credit
- Universal Credit is a monthly payment to help with your living costs, you may be able to get it if you’re on a low income, out of work or you cannot work: Universal Credit – How to Claim – GOV.UK
Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP) can help with extra living costs if you have both a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability and difficulty doing certain everyday tasks or getting around because of your condition. You can get PIP even if you’re working, have savings or are getting most other benefits: PIP- How to Claim – GOV.UK
Pension Credit
- Pension Credit gives you extra money to help with your living costs if you’re over State Pension age and on a low income. Pension Credit can also help with housing costs such as ground rent or service charges. You might get extra help if you’re a carer, severely disabled, or responsible for a child or young person: Pension Credit – Eligibility – GOV.UK