Types of benefits
Benefits are available for
people of working age, for pensioners, families and children, and
for disabled people and their carers.
Depending on your
circumstances, there are many benefits out there that can
be claimed.
Here’s a brief list of what you may be
entitled to [remember, these details can change so for the most
up-to-date information call GuideLine on 0300 100
0303 or visit the Direct Gov
website]:
| Under 25,
single, no children |
Job Seekers Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance,
Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit, Carers Allowance |
| Single
parent aged over
16 |
Child Benefit, Child Tax Credit, Back to Work Bonus, Housing
Benefit, Council Tax Benefit, Income Support, Job Seekers
Allowance, Maternity Allowance and Grants, free prescriptions and
school meals |
|
Families
|
Child Benefit, Child Tax Credit, Working Tax Credit, Back to
Work Bonus, Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit, Income Support,
Job Seekers Allowance, Maternity Allowance and Grants, free
prescriptions and school meals, bereavement benefits. |
| Aged
25-60, no children |
Job Seekers Allowance, Working Tax Credit, Housing Benefit,
Council Tax Benefit, Carers Allowance |
| Sick and
disabled |
Employment and Support Allowance, Statutory Sick Pay,
Disability Living Allowance, Attendance Allowance |
| 60 and
over |
Retirement Pension, Pension Credit, Housing Benefit, Council
Tax Benefit, Winter Fuel Payments |
| Grants and
loans |
The Department of Work and Pensions can provide a Community
Care Grant or interest free budgeting and crisis loans if you meet
the specific criteria. |