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How to find out if you qualify for benefits
You may be entitled to receive benefits if you are on a low income or have certain costs to meet because of your personal situation.
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If any of the following apply to you:
- you're on a low income (employed or looking for work)
- you have dependent children
- you're ill or disabled
- you're caring for someone
- you're aged 60 or over
- you have been bereaved
- you're pregnant or have recently had a baby
You can check whether you may qualify to receive financial or other support by using the benefit adviser or reading our benefits and financial support information. This will tell you who can and can't claim specific benefits and other support, and next steps.
Benefits advice if you are of working age
If you are of working age, you can also telephone or visit your local Jobcentre or Jobcentre Plus office. Whether you are already working or are looking for work, the staff there will be able to tell you about any benefits you can claim. You can find your nearest office in the phone book or by visiting the Jobcentre Plus website.
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In this section...
- How to claim benefit
- Understanding the benefits system
- Changes that affect your benefit
- How benefits and State Pensions are paid
- What to do if your benefit is overpaid
- Applying for a National Insurance number
- How to appeal against a benefits decision
- The difference between Direct Payment and 'direct payments'
- Claiming benefits in Europe
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