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  • How can I get Community Care grants?

    Community Care grants from the Social Fund are "discretionary" awards that are intended to help disabled people live independently in the community. You do not automatically get them because you are disabled.

    For more information, see our factsheet: "Community Care grants from the Social Fund"

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  • What is Council Tax Benefit?

    If you are on a low income and are liable to pay Council Tax you can claim Council Tax Benefit. For more information about this benefit, contact your local authority or council, or the Citizens Advice Bureau (external link, opens new browser window).

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  • What is the Council Tax disability reduction scheme?

    Under this scheme you may be able to get money off your Council Tax bill if you are disabled, or if someone who lives in your home is disabled. For more information, contact your local authority or council, or the Citizens Advice Bureau (external link, opens new browser window).

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  • Am I entitled to Housing Benefit?

    If you are on a low income you may be entitled to Housing Benefit to help you pay your rent. For more information, contact your local authority or council, or the Citizens Advice Bureau (external link, opens new browser window).

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  • Can I claim Income Support?

    Income Support is a benefit for people aged between 16 and 59 who are on a low income and unable to work due to sickness, or because they are providing care for someone else.

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  • Who can claim income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance?

    You can claim income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance if you are capable of working, available for work or you are actively seeking work; and you are under 65 (for men) or under 60 (for women).

    To claim, you must be not working, or working on average less than 16 hours a week. If you have a partner, the hours they work may affect how much money you can get.

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  • Who can claim Pension Credit?

    Pension Credit is a benefit for people aged 60 or over who are on a low income. It has replaced the Minimum Income Guarantee.

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  • What types of tax credits are available?

    Child Tax Credit is for people who are responsible for at least one child or qualifying young person. How much you get depends on your total income over a tax year.

    Working Tax Credit is for people on a low or middle income. The amount of tax credit you get will depend on what you earn each tax year.

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  • Who can help me with my claim?

    For more information about how to claim benefits and who can help, read our web page on How to claim benefits.

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