Are you missing out on thousands of pounds in benefits? Free tools to check now
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BENEFITS can be worth thousands of pounds a year so it's crucial you claim everything you're entitled to. Benefits are payments made to certain households on low incomes or to meet specific needs. There are dozens on offer from Universal Credit to Attendance Allowance, Tax Credits and Disability Living Allowance.
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But the benefits system can be a labyrinth to navigate, even if you're financially savvy. Luckily, there is help on offer, starting with a number of tools which tell you if you're eligible for any. The three main ones you can use are:. It's worth bearing in mind, the Government says you should only use the above calculators if you're on income-related benefits, contribution-based benefits, Universal Credit, Tax Credits, Council Tax Reduction and Carer's Allowance.
Income-related benefits are calculated based on a person's income and provide a minimum weekly amoun. Contribution-based benefits replace earnings when someone is unable to work due to illness, disability, or job loss. There is one other tool you can use to see if you're eligible for Pension Credit specifically too.
The Sun launched one in association with poverty charity Turn2Us as part of our Winter Fuel SOS campaign. Benefits calculators can give you an estimate of what type of benefits you could get, how much you'll get paid and how payments are affected if you start work or increase your working hours.
