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Contact information for Carer's Allowance Unit, telephone number and address
Apply to become an appointee for someone claiming benefits - how to apply, stop being an appointee
Employers must fill in the SSP1 form when an employee is not entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) or when their SSP is ending.
If you think a decision is wrong, you can use this form to ask DWP to look at it again. This is called 'mandatory reconsideration'.
Use this form to claim Maternity Allowance.
Reasons why your benefit payments could change, report changes in your circumstances while claiming benefits
You can get a free TV licence if you're 75 or over and you get Pension Credit, or a discount if you're blind or in residential care - who qualifies, how to apply
Information about Housing Benefit from your local council - apply to help pay your rent
Cold Weather Payment - what you'll get, eligibility and how to find out if your area is due a payment
If a tenant is having difficulty paying their rent, apply for a Managed Payment to Landlord using the Apply for a Direct Rent Payment service to request payment of rent from a tenant’s Universal Credit.
Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) helps homeowners on certain benefits pay interest on loans or mortgages - what you'll get, eligibility and how to claim.
Check if you can get free NHS prescriptions, dental treatment or eye tests - or help with other NHS costs
Find out if you're eligible for Universal Credit and how to claim.
Let the Child Benefit Office know that your child is staying in approved education or training after the age of 16 using the CH297 online service.
What happens if you’re suspected of benefit fraud - benefits that can and cannot be stopped if you commit fraud
Benefits you can claim if you go abroad and countries with social security arrangements with the UK
Healthy Start is an NHS scheme that helps women who are pregnant or have young children and are receiving benefits, buy foods such as milk or fruit.
Childcare Grants for full-time students in higher education - grants, CCG1, CCG2 forms, how to apply, eligibility
Constant Attendance Allowance - extra money to help pay for care if you get Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit or a War Disablement Pension
Tax credit overpayments - repaying tax credits, repayment methods, what to do if you cannot repay
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