Provides an introductory explanation to the complicated rules around housing benefit and universal credit.
This guide looks at how a young person aged 16-21 can get universal credit. It also covers income support, jobseeker's allowance, employment and support allowance, housing benefit and other types of cash help.
Answers all key questions on winter fuel payment, including how much it is, who it is for, what the age limits are and other key points to watch.
Answers all key questions on working tax credit, including how much it is, who it is for, what the effect on other benefits are and other key points to watch.
Answers all key questions on widow’s pension, including how much it is, who it is for, how long it lasts, who pays it and other key points to watch.
Answers all key questions on widowed parent’s allowance, including how much it is, who it is for, what the age limits are and other key points to watch.
Answers all key questions on war widow’s and widower’s pension, including who it is for, how much it is, how long it lasts, and other key points to watch.
Answers all key questions on sure start maternity grant, including how much it is, who it is for, how long it lasts and other key points to watch.
Answers all key questions on statutory sick pay, including how much it is, who it is for, how long it lasts and other key points to watch.
Answers all key questions on statutory paternity pay, including how much it is, who it is for, how long it lasts and other key points to watch.