Benefits you could claim
The benefits you can get will depend on your individual circumstances. Use the 'entitled to' benefits calculator to find out which benefits and financial help you can get.
- Attendance Allowance can help with personal care if you are physically or mentally disabled and are state retirement age or over
- Carer's Allowance can provide financial help for carers
- Council Tax Reduction can help you if you have a low income or claim benefits
- Housing Benefit can help you with your rent if you have a low income
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP) can help with costs If you have long-term ill-health
- Winter Fuel Payment can help older people with the cost of their heating bills
- Employment and Support Allowance can help if you're unable to work
- Pension Credit if you have a low income and have reached state retirement pension age or over
- Universal credit if you're working age and have a low income
Talk to someone
Contact:
Age UK for advice and information about the benefits you may be able to claim
LeicesterShire Citizens Advice Bureau about a range of advice to include online information about benefits
Jobcentre Plus to make a new claim or discuss what you are entitled to
Help with energy costs
Money and debt advice
Visit the First Contact Plus website to find out about organisations that can give you money and debt advice.