Benefits options for ex-military in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Do you need immediate help and advice via our contact centre? Call us now on 0808 802 1212 , text 81212 or use live chat There are various ways for you to claim benefits based on your income...
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) entitlement in Scotland
If you are employed, but off sick, you are entitled to statutory sick pay (SSP). It is the minimum legal amount that your employer must pay you if you are off for more than four days in a row. Some...
Statutory sick pay (SSP) entitlement in Northern Ireland
If you are employed, but off sick, you are entitled to statutory sick pay (SSP). It is the minimum legal amount that your employer must pay you if you are off for more than four days in a row. Some...
Budgeting Loans in Northern Ireland
Budgeting Loans are interest-free loans from the social fund available for people receiving certain benefits for at least six months. A Budgeting Loan can pay for: furniture and household items...
Benefits - other organisations that can help
Age UK Age UK's vision is to make the UK a great place to grow older. We do this by inspiring, supporting and enabling in a number of ways, including projects for veterans. The Age UK network...
War Widow(er)’s Railcard
Families of deceased Service personnel and certain groups of veterans can receive reduced price, or free travel through one of three schemes: War Widows/Widowers HM Forces Railcard War Widows Senior...
Universal Credit in England and Wales
Universal Credit is a single monthly payment for unemployed people or people on low incomes. It replaced several other benefits as a way to unify the money that people receive. You can currently...
Universal Credit in Scotland
Universal Credit is a single monthly payment for unemployed people or people on low incomes. It replaced several other benefits as a way to unify the money that people receive. You can currently...
E.ON Energy Fund in Scotland
The E.ON Energy Fund assists people who are struggling to pay their energy bills. The fund can help pay your current or final energy bills arrears, or pay to replace household items such as washing...
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is a tax-free benefit for people under the age of 65 who have physical or mental disabilities, and who need help paying for mobility or care costs. DLA is being...
