There are a range of benefits and financial support in place for those who may need it. This includes:
- social security benefits
- pensions
- employment support
- disability/illness support and more.
Family support payments
Government has announced that those in receipt of child benefits will receive additional family support payments.
April 2022: Households who are in receipt of child benefits received a family support payment of £300 for one child (less for those on higher incomes), with additional money for those with more children.
October 2022: Households who are in receipt of child benefits will receive a family support payment of £300 for one child (less for those on higher incomes), with additional money for those with more children.
December 2022: Households who are in receipt of child benefits will receive a family support payment of up to £400 depending on family size.