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Income Support is extra money to help people on a low income or none at all - rates, eligibility and how to claim
Employers can use the 'Find a job’ service to advertise jobs online
Taking early retirement can affect the pension and benefits you get
Find out if you need to pay National Insurance in the UK or in the country you are visiting when you work abroad.
Find out how to claim a refund on the National Insurance (NI) you’ve paid to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
Age-related tax allowance, calculating tax if you carry on working, National Insurance payments
What to do when you disagree with a tax decision (HMRC1) - appealing against a decision, getting a review by HMRC and reasonable excuses.
Find courses and training online with the National Careers Service and get advice on funding the costs of learning
You may be able to increase your State Pension based on the National Insurance record
What you need to know if you move or retire abroad - tax, pensions, voting and contacting your local council
Only fill in this capability for work questionnaire (ESA50) if you’re asked to do so – this is not a claim form.
Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit is help if you're ill or disabled from an accident or disease caused by work - eligibility, how to claim.
If you have a long-term mental health condition you may be considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010
Find out if you're eligible for New Style Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and how to claim.
The Payment Exception Service is a way for people who do not have a bank account to collect benefit or pension payments. It replaces the Simple Payment service
The international State Pension claim form IPC BR1 if you live abroad.
Debts you owe (for example court fines, rent or Council Tax) can be deducted from your benefits – sometimes called third party deductions or Fuel Direct
Find out about protection for disabled people from discrimination at work, in education or dealing with the police
Who has the right to reside in the UK - if you're a British citizen, from the Republic of Ireland, the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.
Use this form to claim Carer’s Allowance by post if you can’t claim online.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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