Benefits

In this section:

Already earn money from work?

You must send us proof of the money you earn so we can work out your Housing/Council Tax Benefit.
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Benefits - Claiming Housing and/or Council Tax Benefit

Benefit application forms and all information which may affect your application
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Benefits - Help with Childcare costs?

Do you know that a maximum of £300.00 per week can be disregarded from your income for Housing/Council Tax Benefit purposes?
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Benefits - Thinking of starting work?

If you have been getting Income Support, Jobseekers Allowance (Income-Based), Incapacity Benefit or Severe Disablement Allowance which stops because you or your partner has started work, or because you or your partner has received an increase in pay or in the number of hours worked, you may be able to receive an extended payment.
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Benefits - What if I am a Student?

Do you know that if you are a student you may qualify for Housing Benefit.
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Get your claim in the fast lane

Find out how you can get your claim for Housing and Council Tax Benefit in the fast lane
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What If I Am Self-Employed?

If you have been working as a self employed person for less than one month please provide details of your estimated income and expenses for the first three months of trading.
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What if I get a War Pension?

If you get a War Disablement Pension or War Widow's/Widower's Pension or Guaranteed Income Payment paid by the Armed Forces and Reserve Forces Compensation Scheme, we will disregard the whole amount of this income when calculating how much Housing/Council Tax Benefit you are entitled to.
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What if someone in my household is disabled or a carer?

You may be entitled to extra Housing/Council Tax Benefit.
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Which documents do I need to provide?

You will have to prove your identity by providing proof of your National Insurance Number(s) for both you and your partner. An original document with the number on it must be provided.
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