You might get your money from:
Money coming in
Benefits
Money that is paid to people by the government. There are lots of different types of benefits and some people get more than one type.
Wages
This is how much you get paid by your employer.
Benefits you might be entitled to
You might be able to get Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit
Housing Benefit
You can get help to pay your rent. It is called either Housing Benefit or Local Housing Allowance. It is paid by the council.
Council Tax Benefit
If you do not have a lot of money coming in, and you have less than £16,000 in savings, you will get Council Tax Benefit.
Other benefits you might be entitled to are
- Disability Living allowance
- Jobseekers allowance
- Incapacity benefit
- Income support
- Tax credits.
A benefits adviser can help you claim benefits you are entitled to.
Benefits adviser
A benefits advisor could help you claim disability living allowance. They can also tell you about other benefits you might get.
Benefits
Money that is paid to people by the government. There are lots of different types of benefits and some people get more than one type.
Your local council might have a benefits adviser.
Benefits adviser
Ask to speak to the Benefits Adviser. They will help you with Housing Benefit and other benefits you might be entitled to.
Or you can go to the Citizens Advice Bureau
Citizens Advice Bureau
They help people who have money worries. They also help people claim benefits they are entitled to.
Find out about how benefits and wages are paid to you on the next page