ClaimGuide explains how Universal Credit, PIP, Housing Benefit, State Pension, Child Benefit and Council Tax Support actually work — so you know what you might be entitled to and how the process works.
ClaimGuide covers the following areas — pick the one that matches what you're looking for.
How Universal Credit is structured, who it's for, and what the claim process actually involves.
What PIP is for, how the assessment works, and the two components that make up the payment.
Who can still claim Housing Benefit now that Universal Credit has replaced it for most new claimants.
How the New State Pension works, National Insurance qualifying years, and how to check your own forecast.
How Child Benefit works, and the High Income Child Benefit Charge that catches some higher earners out.
How Council Tax Reduction schemes work, and why the rules differ depending on where you live.
Our Q&A section covers common questions about claiming benefits in plain English.
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