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Child Benefit

Non-means tested benefit for parents of children up to age 16, or 20 if in full time education or training

Parents or carers of children under 16, or under 20 if they are still in education or training, can receive £27.05 a week for their eldest child and £17.90 for any other children.

There is no limit on the number of children for which Child Benefit can be claimed. Child Benefit can be claimed in addition to the Child Element of a Universal Credit claim.

Child Benefit is a non-means tested benefit, however if you or your partner earns more than £60,000 per year you may be required to pay the High-Income Child Benefit Charge. This means you’ll be paying back some or all the Child Benefit you have received.

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Other welfare benefits services we offer include:

Attendance Allowance

Help with personal care if you’re disabled and you’re aged 65 or over.

Carer's Allowance

Help to look after someone with substantial caring needs.

Council Tax Support

Every Local Authority has support available depending on your circumstances

Disability Living Allowance

For children up to the age of 16 to pay for additional costs for care and support

Housing Benefit

Support for pension age people and some working age people who are in Specified or Temporary Accommodation

New Style Employment and Support Allowance

A contributory benefit for people with a health condition or disability that limits their ability to work.

New Style Jobseekers Allowance

A contributions-based benefit intended for people who are unemployed or working on average less than 16 hours per week.

Pension Credit

A means tested benefit for people of State Pension age whose total income falls below a certain level

Personal Independence Payment

Help with some of the costs caused by long-term ill-health or disability.

Support for Mortgage Interest

Help towards mortgage interest payments, if you’re on certain benefits.

Universal Credit

Replaces six means-tested benefits and tax credits.

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To self-refer prior to a telephone assessment, please complete the Self-Referral Form.

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