Benefits

Carers UK
Information, help and advice for Carers around the UK including details of help you may be entitled to, information on juggling caring and paid employment. Advice on what help is available if you are working and caring, or would like to return to paid employment.
www.carersuk.org/Home/

Child Benefit
You can now claim Child Benefit and report a change in your circumstances online.
www.hmrc.gov.uk/childbenefit/

Child Trust Fund
The Government has introduced the Child Trust Fund to help you save for your child's future. The Child Trust Fund is a new type of long-term savings and investment account for children born on or after 1st September 2002, who qualify for Child Benefit. The Government will issue a £250 voucher to you, as long as you qualify, to kick-start your child's Child Trust Fund account.
www.childtrustfund.gov.uk/

Citizens Advice Bureaux
Provides free, independent advice on many matters including child support.
www.citizensadvice.co.uk

Pension Credit
Pension Credit guarantees everyone aged 60 and over a minimum income.  The Pension Service Application Line is the quick and easy way to apply for Pension Creditover the phone.
www.dsdni.gov.uk/ssa_pension_credit

Tax Credits

Child Tax Credit:
You can claim Child Tax Credit if you are responsible for at least one child or young person. You do not have to be working to claim.

Working Tax Credit:
If you are responsible for a child or young person you can claim Working Tax Credit if you are aged 16 or over and work at least 16 hours a week. If you don't have children you can claim Working Tax Credit in certain circumstances.
www.hmrc.gov.uk