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Benefits adviser

This new benefits adviser will help you to confirm whether various benefits apply to you.

Find out about benefits and tax credits

Answer 12 questions to find out information on benefits and tax credits that you (or the person you are answering for) may be entitled to.

The benefits adviser may not cover all benefits available to you. For more benefit information visit the money, tax and benefits section by using the link below.

For a list of benefits and tax credits covered by the benefits adviser please use the link below.

Before you start

The following people are unable to use the benefits adviser at the moment:

  • students
  • prisoners
  • non-UK nationals
  • if you are under 18 years old
  • if you live permanently in residential care or a nursing home or hospital

If you are in one of these groups please use the money, tax and benefits link below to find out general information.

Remember

The benefits adviser is for information only and it is not an actual claim for benefit. 

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