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All benefits advice articles

There are several benefits for maternity, paternity, adoption and similar parental responsibilities

 

Carer’s allowance is a state benefit, for people over 16, who spend at least 35 hours a week caring for someone and the person you care for receives certain benefits.

Most NHS services are free, however, you may be entitled to free treatment or help with some of these health costs.

A personal budget is the money that Adult Social Care at Newcastle City Council will pay towards your care and support. Having a personal budget can give you more control over your care and support.

PIP is a benefit to help towards some of the extra costs associated with ill-health or disability

If you are seeking asylum in Newcastle there are a number of local services that can help with support and advice.

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.

There are a number of state funded financial benefits which you maybe eligible to receive which will help to improve your quality of life and the cost of living.