Thousands of people across the UK are missing out on entitled help from certain benefits simply because they think they don’t qualify.
In a time of near financial crisis, every penny counts and now is the time to check to see if you are entitled to any of the following benefits:
Child Benefit:
You get Child Benefit if you're responsible for bringing up a child who is: under 16; under 20 if they stay in approved education or training.
Find more information at www.gov.uk/child-benefit
Child Tax Credits:
Child Tax Credit is a benefit that helps with the costs of raising a child if you're on a low income.
Find more information at www.gov.uk/child-tax-credit
Employment & Support Allowance (ESA):
Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) offers support and financial help so you can do suitable work if you are able to. It gives you access to a Work Coach and services including employment, training and condition management support to help you manage your illness or disability at work.
Find more information at www.gov.uk/employment-support-allowance
Housing Benefit:
Housing Benefit can help you pay your rent if you're unemployed, on a low income or claiming benefits.
Find more information at www.gov.uk/housing-benefit
Income Support:
Income Support helps people who do not have enough to live on and are not in full time employment.
Find more information at www.gov.uk/income-support
Pension Guarantee Credit:
Pension Credit is extra money to help you cover your costs if you're over State Pension age and living on a low income. You might be able to get it even if you have other income, savings or assets.
Find more information at www.gov.uk/pension-credit
Universal Credit:
Universal Credit is a payment to help with your living costs. It's paid monthly. You may be able to get it if you're on a low income, out of work or you cannot work.
Find more information at www.gov.uk/universal-credit
Working Tax Credit:
Working tax credit is paid by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to support people who work and are on a low income. It does not matter whether you are an employee or self-employed.
Find more information at www.gov.uk/working-tax-credit
You can use the benefits calculator provided by the Government if you are not sure which benefit you maybe entitled to www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators
The following organisations can help you with your application for the above benefits: