Benefits, tax credits and universal credit
With the rollout of universal credit occurring at different times in different parts of the country, it can be difficult to work out what benefits you are entitled to.
On this page, you can use our benefit calculator to work out what you're entitled to claim. If your circumstances change, such as your child turning 16 or leaving work, you can see how these changes might affect your benefits, tax credits, and universal credit entitlement.
About benefits and tax credits
Knowing how much money you can expect to have coming in is a vital part of managing your family’s finances....
View moreBenefit calculators
Use our free online calculators to work out what benefits you are entitled to as a single parent.
View moreIf you have 2 or more children
The rules for claiming child tax credits have changed. You’ll be affected if you have two or more children already...
View moreIf you have a disability or health issue
This factsheet lets you know what you can claim if you have a health condition or a disability.
View moreIf you’re not working
If you're unemployed, you will be entitled to certain benefits depending on your circumstances. Find out what you're entitled to.
View moreIf you’re planning to study
The financial support you receive when studying can change the benefits and tax credits you are entitled to. The money...
View moreIf you’re working
This factsheet gives an overview of the help available for single parents who work 16 hours a week or more.
View moreIf your child is under 5
This factsheet gives details of the benefits and tax credits you can receive if you have a child under five...
View moreIf your circumstances change
This information explains what happens to your tax credits when your circumstances change.
View moreUniversal Credit
Universal Credit is a new benefit system that is replacing many current benefits and tax credits with a single monthly...
View moreWhen your child turns 16 or leaves education
It’s an exciting time for your child when they turn 16 or decide to leave school or college. However, for...
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