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Browse a curated starter catalogue of official government guidance. Listings are not exhaustive and do not establish personal eligibility.
37 resource(s) found.
Scottish Welfare Fund — Community Care Grant
Non-repayable support for people on low incomes who need help to live independently or maintain a settled home.
Coverage: Scotland
Availability: Discretionary council decision; savings and circumstances may affect award.
Editorial check: 2026-11-05
Child Winter Heating Payment
Annual winter heating help for certain disabled children and young people.
Coverage: Scotland
Availability: Seasonal and generally automatic.
Editorial check: 2026-11-05
Bereavement Support Payment: help after a partner dies
Payments that may help people following the death of an eligible spouse, civil partner or partner.
Coverage: England, Scotland, Wales
Availability: Claim quickly: delays can reduce or prevent payments.
Editorial check: 2026-11-05
Employment and Support Allowance: when illness affects work
Financial support and possible work-related assistance for people whose disability or health condition affects their ability to work.
Coverage: England, Scotland, Wales
Availability: Assessment-dependent; verify latest criteria.
Editorial check: 2026-11-05
New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance: unemployment support
Contribution-based support for some unemployed people seeking work. Separate arrangements apply in Northern Ireland.
Coverage: England, Scotland, Wales
Availability: Contribution-based; not guaranteed by a benefits calculator.
Editorial check: 2026-11-05
Maternity Allowance: support around childbirth
Payment for some people taking time off to have a baby who cannot obtain Statutory Maternity Pay or meet alternative qualifying conditions.
Coverage: England, Scotland, Wales
Availability: Eligibility and payment length depend on circumstances.
Editorial check: 2026-11-05
Support for Mortgage Interest: repayable housing-cost help
A repayable government loan may help some people receiving qualifying benefits with mortgage interest on their home.
Coverage: England, Scotland, Wales
Availability: Repayable with interest, generally when selling or transferring your home.
Editorial check: 2026-11-05
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.
Coverage: England, Scotland, Wales
Availability: Current national scheme; confirm your circumstances.
Editorial check: 2026-11-05
Housing Benefit
Check current eligibility and the circumstances in which Housing Benefit applies.
Coverage: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales
Statutory Maternity Pay and Leave
Official guidance about maternity pay and leave for employees.
Coverage: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales
Help with childcare costs
Official guidance on childcare financial support and eligibility.
Coverage: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales
Scottish Child Payment
Scottish Government guidance on support towards the cost of raising children.
Coverage: Scotland
Independent information. Follow the provider link for current criteria, deadlines and application instructions.