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Benefits and support

  • Work out what benefits you can get
  • Claim housing benefit
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Benefit overpayments

How to pay back a benefit overpayment, and what to do if you want to appeal.

Submit proof to support your benefit claim

Send us documents online if you've made a benefit claim and need to provide more evidence.

Report benefit fraud

You can report someone you think is committing benefit fraud.

Benefit cap

There is a limit to the amount of benefits you can get - known as a benefit cap.

Bedroom tax (spare room subsidy)

Find out what the bedroom tax is and how it might affect your benefits.

Extra help with your housing costs

If you need help paying rent or other housing costs you might be able to get a one-off payment.

Help with the cost of living

Find help with bills, food, housing costs, and money and debt.

Lifeline

Find out how Lifeline works, how much it costs, and how to apply.

Home adaptations for people with disabilities

Find out about adaptations for your home and how much they might cost.

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