novembre 5, 2026

Child Benefit: financial support for parents

Payments for people responsible for raising a child, with National Insurance credit benefits even when payments are not taken.

What support is available?

Payments for people responsible for raising a child, with National Insurance credit benefits even when payments are not taken.

You are responsible for an eligible child. Age, approved education, residence and income-related tax charge rules may apply.

Check the official Child Benefit guidance, then claim through HMRC. Consider claiming even if you opt out of receiving payments.

Current national scheme; confirm your circumstances.

Official guidance: Check the provider’s current rules.

PublicHelp provides independent signposting only. Eligibility and availability must be confirmed with the relevant public authority.

Coverage: England, Scotland, Wales

Payments for people responsible for raising a child, with National Insurance credit benefits even when payments are not taken.

You are responsible for an eligible child. Age, approved education, residence and income-related tax charge rules may apply.

Check the official Child Benefit guidance, then claim through HMRC. Consider claiming even if you opt out of receiving payments.

Current national scheme; confirm your circumstances.

Editorial check: 2026-11-05

PublicHelp is independent. This information is not an eligibility decision. Rules, funding and opening periods may change.