You can check you are getting the correct benefits or find out how your benefits will be affected if you are facing a change in circumstances by using the benefit calculators detailed on www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators.
Detailed in the table below is a list of benefits and how to apply. Further information is provided by clicking on each individual benefit.
| A-Z of Benefits | |
| Benefit | How to Apply |
| Attendance Allowance |
Attendance Allowance (AA) - fill in online then print or print first and fill in Attendance Allowance helpline- Tel: 0800 731 0122 |
| Bereavement Allowance |
Bereavement Allowance - print and fill in Bereavement Service helpline- Tel: 0800 731 0469 |
| Blue Badge Scheme |
Blue Badge Scheme - apply online Call/email Transport Team: 01642 776906/ Transport@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk |
| Budgeting Advance |
Budgeting Advance - sign into online account Universal Credit Helpline- Tel: 0800 328 5644 |
| Budgeting Loans |
Budgeting Loan - apply on-line Budgeting loan - print and fill in DWP Social Fund- Tel: 0800 169 0140 |
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Carers Allowance – apply online Carers Allowance - print and fill in Carers Allowance (State Pension) - print and fill in Carers Allowance Unit- Tel: 0800 731 0297 |
| Child Benefit |
Child Benefit - print and fill in Child Benefit Helpline- Tel: 0300 200 3100 |
| Child Tax Credit |
Child Tax Credit - request a form online Tax Credit helpline- Tel: 0345 300 3900 |
| Cold Weather Payment |
Contact the office which pays your benefit: Jobcentre Plus- Tel: 0800 169 0310 Pension Service- Tel: 0800 731 0469 Universal Credit Helpline- Tel: 0800 328 5644 |
| Council Tax Discount |
Council Tax discounts - apply online Council Customer Service helpline- Tel: 01642 774 774 |
| Council Tax Support |
Council Tax Support - print and fill in Evidence upload - upload evidence online Council Customer Service helpline- Tel: 01642 774 774 |
| Disability Living Allowance (child) |
Disability Living Allowance (child) - fill in online then print or print and fill in Disability Living Allowance- Tel: 0800 121 4600 |
| Discretionary Housing Payment |
Discretionary Housing Payment - apply online Call or email our Social Fund team 01642 771 276/ socialfund@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk |
| Discretionary Social Fund |
Discretionary Social Fund - online Call or email our Social Fund team 01642 771 276/ socialfund@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk |
| Employment & Support Allowance |
Limited Capability for Work Questionnaire- ESA50– manage your claim, print and fill in Employment & Support Allowance- income related top up - print and fill in Employment & Support Allowance - Tel: 0800 055 6688 |
| Employment & Support Allowance (New Style) |
Employment & Support Allowance (New Style)- apply online Limited capability for work questionnaire - UC50 New Style ESA helpline- Tel: 0800 328 5644 |
| Guardian's Allowance |
Guardian's Allowance - apply online Guardian's Allowance helpline- Tel: 0300 200 3101 |
| Free School Meals |
Free School Meals - apply online Council Customer Service helpline- Tel: 01642 774 774 |
| Funeral Expenses Payment |
Funeral Expenses Adult - print and fill in Funeral Expenses Child - print and fill in Bereavement Service helpline- Tel: 0800 731 0469 |
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Health Care |
HC 1 Form - online Low Income Scheme Enquiries- Tel: 0300 330 1343 |
| Healthy Start |
Healthy Start Vouchers - apply online Healthy Start helpline- Tel: 0345 607 6823 |
| Housing Benefit |
Housing Benefit - print and fill in with pen Evidence upload - upload evidence online Council Customer Service helpline- Tel: 01642 774 774 |
| Income Support |
Income Support- Tel: 0800 055 6688 (current claims - no new claims) |
| Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit |
Industrial Injuries (accidents) - print and fill in Industrial Injuries (diseases) - print and fill in Industrial Injuries helpline- Tel: 0800 121 8379 |
| Jobseekers Allowance |
Jobseekers Allowance- Tel: 0800 055 6688 (current claims - no new claims) |
| Jobseekers Allowance (New Style) |
Jobseekers Allowance - apply online New Style JSA helpline- Tel: 0800 055 6688 |
| Maternity Allowance |
Maternity Allowance - fill in online then print Maternity Allowance - print and fill in Jobcentre Plus- Tel: 0800 055 6688 |
| Pension Credit |
Pension Credit- apply online Pension Credit - Tel: 0800 99 1234 |
| Personal Independence Payment | Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Tel: 0800 917 2222 |
| Sure Start Maternity Grant |
Sure Start Maternity Grant - fill in online and print Sure Start Maternity Grant helpline- Tel: 0800 169 0140 |
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State Pension - calculator for age and amount State Pension - apply online State Pension - print and fill in State Pension helpline- Tel: 0800 731 7898 |
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| Statutory Maternity Pay | Statutory Maternity Pay - to claim tell your employer in writing (if they request it) within the correct notice period |
| Statutory Paternity Pay | Statutory Paternity Pay - to claim tell your employer in writing (if they request it) within the correct notice period |
| Statutory Redundancy Pay |
Statutory Redundancy Pay - calculator Contact your employer to make sure you receive what you are entitled to Contact ACAS for help and advice – Tel: 0300 123 1100 If your employer is insolvent contact the Insolvency Service- Tel: 0330 331 0020 |
| Statutory Sick Pay | Statutory Sick Pay - to claim tell your employer in writing (if they request it) and by their deadline (or within 7 days if they don't have one) |
| Support for Mortgage Interest |
Contact the office which pays your benefit: Jobcentre Plus- Tel: 0800 169 0310 Pension Service- Tel: 0800 731 0469 Universal Credit Helpline- Tel: 0800 328 5644 |
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Over 75's TV License - apply online Registered blind Discounted TV License – apply in writing to: TV Licensing, Blind Concession Group, Bristol, BS98 1TL. If you live in Residential Care you housing manager can apply for a discounted TV License for you TV Licensing helpline- Tel: 0300 790 6071 |
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| Vehicle Tax Exemption and Reduction |
Vehicle Tax Exemption and Reduction - apply online Vehicle Tax Exemption and Reduction - print and fill in DVLA Vehicle Tax Service- Tel: 0300 123 4321 Alternatively go to a Post Office which deals with vehicle tax |
| Widowed Parents Allowance |
Widowed Parents Allowance - print and fill in Bereavement Service helpline- Tel: 0800 731 0469 |
| Winter Fuel Payment |
Winter Fuel Payment if you live in the UK - print and fill in Winter Fuel Payment Centre- Tel: 0800 731 0160 |
| Working Tax Credit | Working Tax Credit - request a form online or Tel: 0345 300 3900 |
| Universal Credit |
Universal Credit - apply online Universal Credit Helpline- Tel: 0800 328 5644 |