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Winter Fuel Payment

The Winter Fuel Payment is an annual one off payment to help you pay for heating during the winter.

GOV.UK can provide you with independent information and support on how to make a claim for the Winter Fuel Payment.

Access more information on the Winter Fuel Payment

Personal Independence Payment

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is extra money to help you with everyday life if you have an illness, disability or mental health condition.

Citizens Advice can provide you with independent information and advice on how to make a claim.

Visit Citizens Advice personal independence payment information

Attendance Allowance

Attendance Allowance is extra money that can help you stay independent in your own home for longer if you are 65 or over and have an illness or disability.

Citizens Advice can provide you with independent advice and support on making a claim for Attendance Allowance.

Visit Citizens Advice attendance allowance information

Disability Living Allowance for children

Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is extra money to help you with everyday life if you have a child who is under 16 who is disabled or has a health condition.

Citizens Advice can provide you with independent advice and support on how to claim DLA for your child.

Visit Citizens Advice disability living allowance information

Carer's Allowance

Carer's Allowance is a benefit for people who are giving regular and substantial care to disabled people in their own homes.

Citizens Advice can provide you with independent advice and support on how to claim for carer's allowance.

Visit Citizens Advice carer's allowance information

Council Tax Reduction

Council Tax Reduction, also known as Council Tax Support, is a reduction you may be able to get on your Council Tax if you are on a low income.

We can provide you with information and advice on how to claim Council Tax Reduction.

Visit our page on Council Tax Reduction

Alternatively, Citizens Advice can provide you with independent advice and support.

Visit Citizens Advice help with your council tax information.

Bereavement Benefit

Citizens Advice can provide you with independent information and support to help you find out if you are entitled to a Bereavement Benefit.

Find out more information on Bereavement Benefits

Maternity Allowance

If you are having a baby and you have a job, or have had one recently, you may be able to claim maternity pay.

Citizens Advice can provide you with independent advice and information when you are trying to find out what maternity pay you are entitled to.

Access further information on maternity allowance

Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP)

If you are struggling to pay a shortfall in your rent, you may be able to apply for DHP to help you for a short period of time.

Our website can provide you with information and support to help you apply for DHP.

Visit our page to find out more

PDSA

To qualify for PDSA services, pet owners need to be in receipt of eligible benefits and live within the postcode catchment area of a PDSA Pet Hospital or PDSA Pet Clinic.

PDSA can provide you with information and advice to help you find out if you qualify for PDSA services.

Access PDSA website

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  • Citizens Advice - Carer's Allowance
  • Citizens Advice - Council Tax Reduction
  • Citizens Advice - Bereavement Benefits
  • Citizens Advice - Maternity pay
  • PDSA - Eligibility
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