ClaimGuide is an independent information website about UK government benefits and support. We explain how different benefits generally work — eligibility, the application process, and what to expect — so readers have a clearer starting point before they apply.
We are not the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), HMRC, a local council, or any other government body, and nothing on this site is an official decision about your entitlement. Eligibility and payment amounts are always decided by the relevant department or council based on your individual circumstances — always check current rules and rates on the official gov.uk website or with your local council before making decisions based on this site.
Our content is written and reviewed by our editorial team and updated periodically, but benefit rules and rates change — often annually — so please treat this site as a starting point for understanding how a benefit works, not as a substitute for checking official, current information.