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There are several benefits for maternity, paternity, adoption and similar parental responsibilities
Child Benefit is a tax-free monthly payment made to anyone bringing up a child or a young person. You may be the guardian or carer of your grandchildren. You do not need to be the parent of the child or young person to qualify, but you must be responsible for them.
Also see below about the Healthy Start Scheme
How to challenge a benefit decision.
Tax Credits include: Child Tax Credits and Working Tax Credits. They are being replaced by Universal Credit and Pension Credit
Universal Credit is replacing six working-age means-tested benefits. It provides one payment which takes into account housing, employment, children and income.
