Welfare Benefits

Attendance Allowance and Disability Living Allowance are non means tested benefits. Attendance Allowance is a benefit for people aged 65 and over who need care or supervision. Disability Living Allowance is a benefit for people aged under 65 who need care or supervision or who have mobility problems.

This guide explains about the types of assistance charities may be able to provide you if you are experiencing financial hardship. The guide also provides details of how to contact charitable organisations and how and when to apply for help.

This guide explains how a temporary or permanent absence will affect your welfare benefits, and what action you should take if you are planning to leave the UK for a short time. If you want to return to the UK after living abroad, this guide also gives information on claiming benefits on your return.

This guide provides information about the means-tested benefit Pension Credit. Pension Credit is composed of two elements: Pension Savings Credit and Pension Guarantee Credit.It explains what they are, who is eligible, how to apply and how different circumstances can affect the amount of Pension Credit you receive.

The Social Fund is money provided by the Government to assist people with unplanned expenses which are difficult to meet from a low income. This guide explains what may be available and how to claim it.