Welfare rights and benefits
This section gives you basic information about claiming benefits and tax credit in a range of different circumstances. There are also links to other sites that provide more detailed information.
- A-Z of benefits and tax credits
- Frequently asked questions about benefits and tax credits
- A benefits guide for older people
- Sure Start: Help with the costs of a new baby
- Housing and Council Tax benefits
- Can I get Attendance Allowance?
- Can I get Disability Living Allowance (DLA)?
- Caring for children - what benefits can I claim
- Going abroad - what benefits can I claim
- Benefits for long term sick or disabled people
- Bereaved
- Looking for work
- Retiring
- Starting a new job
- What benefits can I claim if I am working?
- Caring for a sick child
- Benefits for same sex couples
- Useful benefits information and links
- Benefits for expectant and new mums
- Bereavement/death in the family - what benefits can I claim
- Going into or coming out of hospital