Family benefits and entitlements

There's loads of financial help available for families, even if you're working. Find out what you're entitled to – and how to claim – plus learn more about your rights as a parent with our handy guides to family benefits and entitlements.

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Benefits and allowances over Easter and the bank holidays

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Family benefits and entitlements

There are lots of grants and benefits available to help support those who need it,…

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Benefits and financial support for single parents in 2022

Making ends meet can be difficult when you have kids, especially if you're a single parent.…

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Benefits chat

Talk to other parents about benefits and entitlements, whether you have questions about…

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How does Tax-Free Childcare work? What parents need to know

According to latest reports, more than a million families are missing out on Tax-Free…

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Child Benefit 2022: are you eligible and how to claim

Child Benefit is a payment that you can claim if you’re responsible for a child under the…

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Child maintenance

When you’re a parent and you’re going through divorce or separation, one of the most…

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Early years education and childcare: 15 and 30 free hours explained

Parents of all 3-4 year olds in England are entitled to 15 hours free childcare, but many…

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Cold weather payments and how to get them

If you’re getting certain benefits, you may be able to get a Cold Weather Payment. Here's…

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Taking time off work when your kids are sick

Are you allowed time off work when your kids are sick? How long can you take? And will you…

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Pupils in THESE areas to get free glasses under government scheme

The scheme aims to combat poor eyesight and help with children's literacy

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The £1,000 loan that could save your Christmas

It's the most expensive time of the year ... but this £1k loan could be the key to saving Xmas

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Parents could have their child benefit STOPPED if they don’t take action immediately

The rule is said to affect around half a million families whose children turn 16 this year.

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Low income families warned to brace for a 'very difficult winter'

Some families could be forced to choose between heating their homes and feeding themselves…

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Single parents set for 'cash boost' in huge Child Maintenance Service transformation

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has laid out new plans to alter the service –…

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Child benefit payments are increasing this month

Here's what you need to know about the rise that came into effect in the new tax year,…

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All the benefits increasing next month: here's what families need to know

Child benefit payments aren't the only payments increasing from April. Here's a glimmer of…

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Every benefit you can claim as a single parent

Navigating the world of benefits and additional help can be difficult, especially as a…

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Can my ex make me sell the family home?

What happens if your ex-partner wants to sell the family home, but you want to continue…

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