Search every major UK benefit, disability payment, and local council top-up. Check eligibility rules, weekly rates, and step-by-step how to claim.
A practical government grant that pays for extra workplace support, specialist equipment, travel adaptations, or support workers for people with a physical or mental health condition or disability.
The Scottish devolved replacement for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), providing financial support for adults living with a long-term disability or health condition.
Compensation for military personnel who suffer injury, illness, or medical discharge caused by service in the UK Armed Forces on or after 6 April 2005.
A tax-free allowance providing financial support to service personnel and veterans who have sustained severe injuries as a result of service on or after 6 April 2005.
A tax-free benefit for people of State Pension age who have a physical or mental disability and need help with daily personal care.
Financial help for individuals whose husband, wife, civil partner, or cohabiting partner with whom they had children has passed away.
A prepaid payment card for pregnant women and families with young children in Scotland to help buy healthy food, eggs, milk, fruit, and vegetables.
A series of 3 tax-free lump-sum payments paid to low-income families in Scotland at key developmental stages from pregnancy through to starting primary school.
An interest-free loan for Universal Credit claimants to cover emergency household expenses, job hunting costs, or essential equipment.
An interest-free government loan from the Social Fund to help people receiving legacy benefits pay for essential household goods, clothing, advance rent, or travel costs.
The Scottish devolved replacement for Carer's Allowance, providing income support to people who provide 35 hours or more of unpaid care a week to someone receiving a disability benefit.
Financial support if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week who receives a qualifying disability benefit.
An allowance paid to parents or guardians responsible for raising a child under 16 (or under 20 in approved education or training).
The Scottish replacement for Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children, providing extra money to help with the costs of caring for a disabled child under 16.
A statutory government service that calculates, collects, and enforces child maintenance payments between separated parents when a private agreement is not possible.
An annual payment from Social Security Scotland to help families of severely disabled children and young people under 19 with higher heating costs during the winter months.
A government scheme helping pay for the cost of a funeral for a child under 18 or a baby stillborn after 24 weeks of pregnancy in England, regardless of family income.
An automatic top-up payment paid to eligible households in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland when the local average temperature drops to 0°C or below for 7 consecutive days.
A local discount that reduces your Council Tax bill if you are on a low income, claiming benefits, or live alone.
Tax-free benefit to help with the extra costs of looking after a child under 16 who has disability or health needs greater than other children.
A tax exemption or 50% discount on annual vehicle tax (road tax) for disabled motorists receiving higher-rate mobility components of disability benefits.
A local council grant to fund essential home adaptations (such as ramps, stairlifts, level-access showers, or widened doors) so a disabled person can live comfortably and independently.
A Welsh Government scheme providing emergency cash grants (EAP) for urgent food/energy crises or individual grants (IAP) to help vulnerable people live independently.
Emergency financial help from your local council if your current benefits do not cover your full rent.
Support for individuals whose disability or physical/mental health condition limits their ability to work.
A discretionary grant administered by Jobcentre Plus work coaches to help jobseekers pay for emergency costs related to entering employment, such as interview clothing, travel, or tools.
A government scheme ensuring children from lower-income households receive free healthy lunches at school, alongside extra 'Pupil Premium' funding for their school.
A payment to help cover the costs of a funeral if you receive certain low-income or disability benefits.
A tax-free allowance paid on top of Child Benefit to individuals who are bringing up a child whose parents have died (or in certain circumstances, one surviving parent).
A prepaid Mastercard card scheme helping pregnant women and low-income families with young children buy fresh, frozen, or canned fruit, vegetables, pulses, cow's milk, and infant formula.
Discretionary grant funding allocated by central government and distributed directly by local councils to help vulnerable households with food, energy bills, and essential living costs.
A legacy benefit helping people pay their rent if they are of State Pension age or living in specified/temporary accommodation. Working-age claimants receive housing help through Universal Credit.
A legacy benefit helping low-income individuals who are not required to search for work (e.g. carers, lone parents of under-5s). Most new claims have been replaced by Universal Credit.
A tax-free, non-means-tested benefit for individuals who became disabled as a result of an accident at work or an approved industrial disease.
A one-off payment in Scotland to help young unemployed people aged 16 to 24 (or care leavers up to 25) cover initial costs like work clothing, travel, or tools when starting a new job.
A fortnightly contribution-based benefit for individuals who are unemployed or working fewer than 16 hours a week and seeking employment.
Financial support for pregnant individuals who cannot get Statutory Maternity Pay from an employer (e.g., self-employed, short-tenure, or low-earning workers).
A income-assessed scheme offering full (HC2) or partial (HC3) financial help with health costs including NHS dental treatment, prescriptions (in England), sight tests, and travel for care.
A special non-contributory State Pension for individuals aged 80 or over who have little or no basic State Pension, regardless of their National Insurance contribution record.
The Scottish devolved replacement for Attendance Allowance, providing tax-free financial support for people of State Pension age who have a physical or mental disability or long-term health condition.
A tax-free, means-tested benefit that tops up weekly income for state pension age residents and unlocks multiple extra cost-of-living perks.
A non-means-tested benefit for working-age adults with long-term physical or mental health conditions or disabilities.
An automatic top-up payment paid to eligible unpaid carers in Scotland receiving Carer Support Payment to help acknowledge the contribution of carers in Scottish communities.
A unique Scottish benefit paid to low-income families for every eligible child under 16 to help with food, clothing, and day-to-day family expenses.
Discretionary grant schemes delivered by local councils in Scotland providing immediate financial aid for disasters/emergencies (Crisis Grant) or essential household equipment to establish independent living (Community Care Grant).
A legacy benefit for individuals who were unable to work due to illness or disability before 2001 and did not have enough National Insurance contributions. Closed to new applicants.
Statutory pay that allows eligible parents to share up to 37 weeks of statutory pay and up to 50 weeks of leave following the birth or adoption of a child.
A regular taxable payment from the UK government that you can claim when you reach State Pension age, based on your National Insurance contributions record.
Statutory money paid by employers for up to 39 weeks to employees who are taking time off work to adopt a child or have a child through a surrogacy arrangement.
Statutory money paid by employers for up to 39 weeks to employed mothers taking time off to have a baby.
Statutory money paid by employers for up to 2 weeks to eligible fathers, partners, or adoptive parents taking paternity leave following the birth or adoption of a child.
A statutory lump-sum payment paid by employers to employees with at least 2 years of continuous service who are being made redundant.
The minimum legal amount paid by employers to eligible employees who are off work sick for up to 28 weeks.
A government loan that helps pay the interest on your mortgage or home loan if you receive certain qualifying income-related benefits or Pension Credit.
A one-off tax-free payment of £500 to help towards the costs of having a first child (or multiple births) for families in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland on qualifying benefits.
Legacy state support for working households on low incomes and families raising children. Replaced by Universal Credit, with all claimants transferred under managed migration.
A government top-up scheme where the government pays £2 for every £8 you pay into an online childcare account to cover approved childcare costs.
The main monthly payment for people of working age who are on a low income, out of work, or unable to work due to health conditions.
A single tax-free lump sum payment for individuals who have been severely disabled as a result of a vaccination against certain specified diseases in the UK.
Tax-free compensation paid to ex-service personnel who suffered an illness, injury, or disability caused by serving in the UK Armed Forces before 6 April 2005.
A tax-free pension paid to the surviving spouse or civil partner of someone who died as a result of service in HM Armed Forces before 6 April 2005.
A annual £150 credit added directly to your electricity or gas bill between October and March for low-income households and pensioners.
An annual tax-free winter heating payment for eligible pension-age residents receiving qualifying income-related support.
A guaranteed annual payment in Scotland that replaced Cold Weather Payments, providing reliable energy help to low-income households regardless of specific weather temperatures.
An annual tax-free payment for young carers aged 16, 17, or 18 living in Scotland who spend an average of 16 hours a week caring for someone receiving a qualifying disability benefit.