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Child benefits
What is Child Benefit?
Find out what Child Benefit is, how much you get and check if you're likely to qualify
Child Benefit - do you qualify?
Find out if you are eligible to claim Child Benefit
How to claim Child Benefit
How to claim Child Benefit, where to get the claim form and when to make your claim
Finding your Child Benefit number or proving you qualify
Reasons why you may be asked for proof that you're getting Child Benefit and the paperwork it's advisable to keep
Child Benefit rates
Child Benefit and Guardian's Allowance rates - how much you get for each child and what to do if you think you're receiving the wrong amount
Child Benefit if your child is 16 or over
What happens to Child Benefit when a child is 16 or over - when it's paid, when it's not, and when payments might stop
Child Benefit - which changes you need to report
A new baby, a change of address, your child turns 16 – all the things you need to let the Child Benefit Office know about
Does Child Benefit affect your other benefits?
How your other benefits like Housing Benefit and Income Support can be reduced when you start claiming Child Benefit
Guardian's Allowance
If you're bringing up a child whose parents have died you might be able to get Guardian's Allowance
Problems with your Child Benefit - where to start
Some common Child Benefit problems and what you can do to sort them out
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