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Claiming Benefits
If you don't have much money, are ill, or care for someone, you might get help from the government. This help is called benefits.
What Help You Can Get
You might get:
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Money to help with living costs.
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Help if you are disabled or sick.
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Help if you care for someone.
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Help with rent or council tax.
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Help while you look for a job.
Types of Benefits
Here are some benefits you might get:
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Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
For people aged 16-64 who have a long-term illness or disability.
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Motability Scheme
Helps pay for a car, scooter, or wheelchair if you get certain benefits.
www.motability.co.uk/how-it-works
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Family Fund
Helps families with disabled children under 17.
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Income Support
For people who work less than 16 hours a week and have little or no money.
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Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA)
Money to help while you look for work.
www.gov.uk/jobseekers-allowance
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Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Money if you can't work because of illness or disability.
www.gov.uk/employment-support-allowance
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Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support
Help with rent and council tax. Apply here.
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Carer's Benefits Information
If you care for someone for 35 hours or more each week. You may be able to get a social security benefit as a full-time carer. Find out more at: Carers and disability benefits
Hartlepool Carers can help you if you care for someone. Visit their website here: www.hartlepoolcarers.org.uk/