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Universal Credit
How Universal Credit works for single-parent households, and where to check eligibility.
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Money & Benefits
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This is general money guidance, not regulated financial or debt advice. We do not state benefit rates here — check current figures on official sites or use an established benefit calculator.
Benefits and income
Understanding what you may be able to claim.
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Universal Credit in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland runs its own social security system with some differences.
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Child Benefit
Who can claim, how to apply and how it interacts with income.
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Disability and carer-related support
Support if you or your child has a disability or you provide care.
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Work and changing hours
How starting work or changing your hours may affect your benefits — check with a calculator before deciding.
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Request support with this issueHome and childcare
Help with housing costs, council tax and childcare.
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Childcare support
Tax-Free Childcare, funded hours and childcare costs through Universal Credit.
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Housing support and council tax
Help with rent, the single person council tax discount and local reductions.
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Child maintenance
Family-based arrangements and the Child Maintenance Service.
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Request support with this issueBudgeting and emergency help
Managing costs and finding help when money runs out.
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Budgeting and household costs
Free, impartial tools for budgeting and saving.
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Grants and hardship support
Search charitable grants and local welfare schemes.
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Debt worries
Debt advice is regulated. Contact a free regulated debt adviser for personal advice.
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