Advice leaflets

What benefits can you claim?

The benefits system can be confusing. Our leaflets help you work out what you could be eligible for, and how to claim it.

You can download them as PDFs. Many of the leaflets are also available as plain text documents or as web pages.

On this page:

Attendance Allowance
If you need help with tasks such as dressing and washing, you may be entitled to Attendance Allowance.
Attendance Allowance: PDF version
Attendance Allowance: Plain text version
Attendance Allowance: Web version
Related pages: Help claiming benefits

Benefits for older carers
If you spend a lot of time caring for someone who is sick or disabled, financial or practical help may be available.
Benefits for older carers: PDF version
Benefits for older carers: Plain text version
Related pages: Financial help; Carer's Assessments; Taking a break

Bereavement benefits
If your spouse or civil partner died after April 2001, find out about financial issues that could affect you.
Bereavement benefits: PDF version
Bereavement benefits: Plain text version
Related pages: Bereavement

Claiming disability benefits
If you need help with daily living, you could get money to help you cover the costs.
Claiming disability benefits: PDF version
Claiming disability benefits: Plain text version
Claiming disability benefits: Web version
Related pages: Attendance Allowance; Help the Aged campaigning work on disability benefits

Coming out of hospital
Make your return home as smooth and comfortable as possible, or look into other housing options.
Coming out of hospital: PDF version
Coming out of hospital: Plain text version
Coming out of hospital: Web version
Related pages: Going into hospital

Entitlements for the over 60s
Find out about the main entitlements and concessions available to those aged over 60.
Entitlements for the over 60s: PDF version
Entitlements for the over 60s: Plain text version
Related pages: Help claiming benefits; Top ten tips for claiming benefits

Going into hospital
Find out how a hospital stay could affect your benefits, and how to deal with any concerns about your care.
Going into hospital: PDF version
Going into hospital: Plain text version
Going into hospital: Web version
Related pages: Coming out of hospital

Health benefits
Work out whether you have to pay health costs like prescriptions, dental treatment, eyecare and wigs.
Health benefits: PDF version
Health benefits: Plain text version
Health benefits: Web version
Related pages: Health services

What can you claim?
Find out whether you could get help with day-to-day expenses, Council Tax, housing costs or health care.
What can you claim?: PDF version
Related pages: Help claiming benefits; Top ten tips for claiming benefits

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