Discretionary Housing Payment is a payment you may receive at the discretion of your local authority which can help towards housing costs. You can only get it if you are entitled to Housing Benefit or the Housing Costs element of Universal Credit.
If you are working, you might get help with childcare costs through Employer Supported Childcare. It is up to your employer to decide whether they want to offer Employer Supported Childcare or not.
Employment and Support Allowance is money for people who have limited capability for work because of their sickness or disability but do not get Statutory Sick Pay.
There are two types: income-related Employment and Support Allowance and
contributory Employment and Support...
Find out more about Permitted Work under Employment and Support Allowance.
Find out more about what you can do if you are facing redundancy and which benefits you may be able to claim.
If you appeal against a benefit or tax credit decision a First Tier Tribunal will deal with your appeal.
This guide goes through the process of what happens after your appeal is received.
Find out more about the factors that contribute to fuel poverty and the help that might be available to you
A Funeral Payment is to help with funeral costs that you are responsible for if you’re on a low income and need help to pay for a funeral you’re arranging.
How much you get depends on your circumstances and if you qualify.
If you look after a child who is not your own you may be entitled to Guardian's Allowance.
All claimants have to pass or be exempt from the Habitual Residence Test in order to claim certain benefits and Tax Credits.