Benefits A to Z

Extra money if you're over State Pension age and need help with personal care because of an illness or disability.

Extra money if your husband, wife or civil partner died and they paid National Insurance.

For people who care for someone at least 35 hours a week who gets a qualifying disability benefit.

Paid for each child under 16, or under 20 in approved education or training. Higher earners may pay some back through tax.

For children under 16 with a disability or health condition who need more care or help getting around than other children their age.

For people who can't work, or can work less, because of illness or disability and have paid enough National Insurance.

Help with rent. Most working-age people now claim Universal Credit instead. New claims are mainly for people over State Pension age or in supported or temporary housing.

For people who become ill or disabled because of an accident or disease caused by work.

An older benefit for people on a low income. It has been replaced by Universal Credit for new claims.

For people looking for work who have paid enough National Insurance in recent tax years. Your partner's income doesn't affect it.

For pregnant people who can't get Statutory Maternity Pay, for example if self-employed or recently changed job.

Tops up a low weekly income if you're over State Pension age. It can also unlock help with rent, Council Tax and heating.

Help with extra living costs if you're 16 to State Pension age and have a long-term condition or disability. Work and income don't affect it.

A regular payment once you reach State Pension age, based on your National Insurance record.

Paid by your employer for up to 39 weeks if you earn at least £129 a week.

Paid by your employer when you're too ill to work.

A monthly payment for living costs if you're on a low income or out of work. It replaced six older benefits.

For widowed parents whose partner died before 6 April 2017. New claims go to Bereavement Support Payment.