Benefits
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Cost of Funeral
If you need financial help to pay for a funeral you’re arranging and you are on a low income, you may be able to get a lump sum payment from the Social Fund to cover funeral expenses. More »
Grant for loft insulation
If you need help paying for loft insulation or other energy improvements in your privately owned or rented home, you, your partner or civil partner may be able to get money from the government’s Warm Front grants scheme if, for example, you’re receiving income or disability-related benefits. More »
New Deal for Lone Parents
New Deal for Lone Parents is a Government programme designed specifically to help lone parents who want to work. More »
Childcare Benefits
If you’re going back to work and you’ve got children, you can get financial and practical help with childcare. More »
Industrial Injury Benefit
If you’re ill or disabled because of an accident at work, you may be able to get Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit. More »
Incapacity Benefit medical examinations
If you have been receiving Incapacity Benefit, you may be shocked to receive a letter requesting you to take a medical examination. More »
State Pension Forecast
Worried about what you’ll get when you retire? A State Pension forecast will tell you in today’s money values. More »
Carers Allowance
If you care for a disabled person, you could be getting around £50 weekly allowance. More »