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Council Tax Benefit
Help with the cost of your Council Tax bill, how to claim, Second Adult Rebate, and how to get Extended Payment of Council Tax Benefit
Cold Weather Payment
Basic information on getting a Cold Weather Payment if you're on a low income and need help with extra heating costs during very cold weather
Income Support
Help if you can't work full-time (perhaps because of parenting or caring responsibilities) and need financial support
Housing Benefit
Help with the cost of your rent - eligibility, 'eligible rent' limits, how to claim and how to get the Extended Payment of Housing Benefit
Getting help with your mortgage interest payments
Advice for home owners about help with the cost of your mortgage interest payments including if you can get the Mortgage Interest Run On
Crisis Loans
An interest-free loan to help with emergency or disaster - information about eligibility, how to claim and repayment
Local Housing Allowance
Basic information about claiming Local Housing Allowance if you're renting from a private landlord and on a low income
Benefits for higher education students with low incomes
If you have a low income: Income Support, Jobseeker's Allowance and more
Budgeting Loans
An interest-free loan to help pay for things like furniture, clothes and travel - information about eligibility, how to claim and repayment
Community Care Grants
How to apply for Community Care Grant money to help if for example you're homeless, leaving prison, caring for someone or facing family breakdown
Energy Efficiency grants
Basic information about getting energy efficiency grants and offers to help you save energy in your home including the Warm Front Scheme
Heating and insulation improvements from the Warm Front Scheme (environment and greener living section)
Households on certain benefits living in properties that are poorly insulated or without central heating can get help from the Warm Front scheme
Christmas Bonus
Basic information about getting a one-off Christmas Bonus £10 tax-free payment made before 25 December
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