If you are unemployed, or in a low paid job that doesn't cover your monthly outgoings properly, then it is essential to make full use of the laws and regulations and benefits available.
Claiming Your Benefit Entitlement
You may want to find out if you are entitled to any benefits:
If you are working full or part time:
- Child Benefit
- Child Tax Credit
- Cold Weather Payments
- Council Tax Benefit
- Disability Living Allowance
- Health Benefits
- Housing Benefit
- Income Support (you must be working 16 hours or less a week)
- Maternity Benefits
- Working Tax Credit
If you are unemployed:
- Child Tax Credit
- Cold Weather Payments
- Council Tax Benefit
- Health Benefits
- Housing Benefit
- Income Support
- Jobseeker's Allowance
If you are disabled or are sick:
- Cold Weather Payments
- Council Tax Benefit
- Disability Living Allowance
- Health Benefits
- Housing Benefit
- Incapacity Benefit
- Income Support
You don't need to be unemployed to make a claim, so if you are genuinely struggling to make ends meet, visit the Department for Work and Pensions web site to see which government department or agency can give you advice.
If you are of working age, you can also telephone or visit your local Jobcentre or Jobcentre Plus office, and they will be able to tell you about any benefits you can claim. You can find your nearest office by visiting the Jobcentre Plus web site.
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