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What transport concessions could I get as an older person? The main national public transport concessions available to older people are:Free older person's bus pass means you can travel free on local buses in England.The Senior Railcard is an annual savings card. You buy it fo...
Read our frequently asked questions to find out about charitable grants, how to search for a grant and how to apply.
Grants - what you need to know
Widowed Parent's Allowance is a weekly benefit for widows, widowers, or surviving civil partners, who were bereaved before 6 April 2017, and have a dependent child or are pregnant. There is no time limit for claiming Widowed Parent's Allowance after the death of your spouse or...
Turn2us Guide to the Turn2us Grants Search and charities' account, aimed at charitable funds
Carer's Credits mean carers can be ‘credited’ with Class 3 national insurance contributions to help them qualify for other benefits which they may not otherwise have been eligible for if their caring responsibilities prevented them from being able to work and pay national insu...
Income Support helps people who do not have enough to live on. It is only available for certain groups of people who do not get Jobseeker's Allowance or Employment and Support Allowance and are not in full time employment.
Income Support is being replaced by Universal Cred...
Child Benefit is money paid to parents or other people who are responsible for bringing up a child.
Find out more about the definition of a full-time student for benefit purposes and whether you can claim any benefits or tax credits
Find out more about the definition of a part-time student for benefit purposes and whether you can claim any benefits or tax credits