Information about the Civil Partnership Act 2004, effective from 5th December 2005, which can give same-sex couples legal recognition for their relationship. By registering a civil partnership, a same-sex couple can have the same rights as opposite-sex co

How someone with an illness or disability can get help to collect or deal with social security benefits

Overview of befits and concessions, including pension credit, Housing Benefit, Council Tax benefit, healp with fuel and health costs, disability benefits etc.

Information for older UK citizens living in Spain about entitlement to the state pension, pension credit, winter fuel allowance, invalidity allowances, and bereavement benefits.

A guide to the current social security benefit rates

Information about what benefits and tax credits are available, who can claim, how & where to claim, challenging a benefits or tax credit decision and appeals.

A chart that identifies how the length of time spent in hospital will affect payment of welfare benefits

State pension age. Retirement pension. Other benefits. Winter fuel payments. Appointees & agents for disabled people. How much they are & how to claim