There are many different types of benefit and support available. We can give general advice and signpost you to sources of information.
Visit Connect to Support Hampshire for information on money matters, including support for carers
Visit the Turn2Us website to find out what benefits you may be entitled to
Visit the GOV.UK website for general guidance and support on benefits and use the Benefit checker
Visit the Connect to Support website for information about advice, activities and services.
If you are looking for work Jobcentre Plus provide lots of advice and information
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Armed Forces Pension is for members of HM Armed Forces when they reach retirement age.
Visit the GOV.UK website to learn more about Armed Forces Pension.
Attendance Allowance is for those who are:
Visit the GOV.UK website to submit an Attendance Allowance claim or call 0800 731 0122.
Bereavement Support Payment is a benefit you can claim if your husband, wife or civil partner has died in the last 21 months.
Visit the GOV.UK website to learn more about Bereavement Support Payment or call 0800 731 0469.
Carer's Allowance is for those who are caring for a severely disabled person for at least 35 hours a week. The the disabled person must be receiving one of the following benefits.
Visit the GOV.UK website to learn more about Carer's Allowance or call 0800 731 0297.
Child Benefit is a benefit you can claim for if you are responsible for a child who is under 16, or under 20 if they remain in education or training.
Visit the GOV.UK website to make a claim for Child Benefit or call 0300 200 3300.
Council Tax Support is to help those on a low income with paying Council Tax.
Find out more about Council Tax support.
Discretionary Housing Payments are to help people who:
Find out more about Discretionary Housing Payments.
Pension Credit is for those who have reached the qualifying retirement age. The amount awarded depends on your income and savings.
Visit the GOV.UK website to learn more about Pension Credit or call 0800 99 1234.
Personal Independence Payments are available to those who have a long-term ill health or disability.
Visit the GOV.UK website to learn more about PIP or call 0800 917 2222.
State pension is for those who have reached the qualifying age.
Visit the GOV.UK website to learn more about State Pension.
Universal Credit is for those in or out of work on a low income, and includes housing costs.
Find out more about Universal Credit or call 0800 328 5644.
Dealing with money issues can be difficult. If you do not understand or organise your money, you could end up losing out financially or get into debt.
If you find yourself in debt, you can find free advice from the following services.
Debts are usually split into priority debts and non-priority debts. Priority debts include:
Non-priority debts include:
Borrowing can be expensive and can get you into debt. If you are borrowing more than you can afford, you can find useful tips on the Money Advice Service website to work out the true cost of borrowing.
Managing your money gives you more control over your debts. Visit the Money Advice Service website for a beginner's guide to managing your money.
You can get support from Jobcentre Plus to help you prepare for and stay in work. This includes starting a business, work experience and training.
Visit the GOV.UK website to contact Jobcentre Plus or you can call 0345 604 3719. The addresses of our local Jobcentre Plus offices are listed below.
Lymington
Cannot Court
Lymington
Hampshire
SO41 9AQ
Ringwood
20-22 Southampton Road
Ringwood
BH24 1HY
Hythe
15-17 Pylewell Road
Hythe
SO45 6ZL
Visit the GOV.UK website for help with moving from benefits to work.
If you are pregnant, or have a child under 4, you could be entitled to Healthy Start vouchers to help buy basic food supplies, such as milk, formula milk, vitamins, fruit and vegetables.
To qualify for Healthy Start, you need to be at least 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4 years old, and you or your family must receive:
Visit the Healthy Start website for more information and details on how to apply.
If you have a low income, you may be able to get help with National Health costs such as:
Visit the NHS website to learn more about the NHS Low Income Scheme.
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