Millions of people in the UK are entitled to benefits they never claim. Whether you’re out of work, on a low income, disabled, caring for someone, or facing a life change, there is likely financial support available to you. This section covers every major UK benefit with eligibility guides, rates for 2026/27, and step-by-step application help.
Benefits Overview
| Category | Main benefits |
|---|---|
| Working-age income | Universal Credit, New-Style JSA |
| Disability | PIP, Attendance Allowance, ESA |
| Family | Child Benefit, Maternity Allowance, Tax-Free Childcare |
| Housing | Housing element of Universal Credit, Discretionary Housing Payments |
| Caring | Carer’s Allowance, Carer’s Credit |
| Pension age | State Pension, Pension Credit, Winter Fuel Payment |
| Bereavement | Bereavement Support Payment, Widowed Parent’s Allowance |
Benefits Hubs
Universal Credit
The main working-age benefit — rates, eligibility, how to apply, what to do in the five-week wait, and how work affects your payments.
PIP — Personal Independence Payment
Eligibility criteria, daily living and mobility components, how assessments work, evidence requirements, and mandatory reconsideration.
Child Benefit
Rates, eligibility, the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC), and how to claim or restart Child Benefit.
Carer’s Benefits
Carer’s Allowance, Access to Work, benefits for carers of disabled children, and Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit.
Housing Benefits
Housing element of Universal Credit, the bedroom tax, Council Tax Reduction, and Discretionary Housing Payments.
Maternity and Family Benefits
Statutory Maternity Pay, Maternity Allowance, Paternity Leave, Shared Parental Leave, Healthy Start vouchers, and benefits for single parents.
ESA — Employment and Support Allowance
New-Style ESA, Work Capability Assessments, and migration to Universal Credit.
Pension Credit
Pension Credit rates 2026/27, eligibility, Savings Credit, Winter Fuel Payment, and how to claim.
Attendance Allowance
Attendance Allowance for people over State Pension age with care needs — rates, eligibility, and how to claim.
Bereavement Benefits
Bereavement Support Payment, Widowed Parent’s Allowance, and financial steps after a death.
Benefits by Situation
Benefits for students, care leavers, veterans, and other specific situations not covered by standard hubs.
Devolved Benefits
Scottish benefits — Scottish Child Payment, Scottish Disability Living Allowance, Winter Heating Payment, and other Scottish-only payments.
Energy Grants
Warm Home Discount, Winter Fuel Payment, Cold Weather Payments, and energy grants for low-income households.
Legacy Benefits
Old-style JSA, Income Support, and what you need to know about the Universal Credit migration.