Benefits & Support Guide for United Kingdom
A practical collection of current Benefits & Support procedures for United Kingdom.
Benefits & Support Guide for United Kingdom
A practical collection of current Benefits & Support procedures for United Kingdom.
Procedures in this guide
How to Claim Child Benefit After Your Child Is Born or Comes to Live With You
Claim Child Benefit after a birth, adoption or when a child comes to live with you, including 2026 rates, backdating, documents and National Insurance credits.
How to Apply for Carer's Credit to Protect Your State Pension Record
Apply for Carer's Credit if you care for someone at least 20 hours a week and need National Insurance credits to protect your State Pension record.
How to Apply for Bereavement Support Payment After Your Partner Dies
Claim Bereavement Support Payment after your spouse, civil partner or qualifying cohabiting partner dies, including the 3-month and 21-month deadlines.
How to Claim Universal Credit When You Are on a Low Income or Out of Work
Claim Universal Credit online if you are on a low income or out of work, including eligibility, savings limits, partner claims, housing details and first-payment timing.
How to Claim Personal Independence Payment for a Disability or Health Condition
Claim PIP in England or Wales, complete the disability impact form, send supporting evidence, prepare for a possible assessment and check 2026 payment rates.
How to Claim Pension Credit on a Low Income in Retirement in the UK
Check whether you qualify for Pension Credit, what income and savings count, current 2026 rates, and how to claim online, by phone or by post.
This guide is maintained automatically from published Helpydo procedures.