Benefits

You may be entitled to certain benefits that may help with the extra costs you face.

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Introduction

Introduction to benefits

Benefits calculator

Benefits you might be entitled to

Disability Living Allowance (DLA)

Universal Credit

Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Carer’s Allowance

Help with Council Tax and rates

“Bedroom tax”

Other benefits

Scotland-only benefits

Child Disability Payment

Adult Disability Payment & disability benefits at 16

Carer Support Payment

Best Start Grant

Carer’s Allowance Supplement

Young Carer Grant

Funeral Support Payment

Child Winter Heating Payment

Scottish Child Payment

Challenging decisions

When you’re claiming benefits

The benefit cap

Benefits at 16

Changes in circumstances

Revisions, appeals & complaints

Ongoing benefit changes