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Benefits for families and children
Benefits for pregnant women and parents, including maternity allowance, maternity grants, child tax credit, child benefit and child trust fund.
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Benefits for children
Information about benefits that you can claim if you are responsible for a child.
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Financial support for parents and children
Explains which benefits you could apply for according to your circumstances if you are bringing up children.
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Child Benefit
You can claim child benefit if you are bringing up children. Includes how much you will get and how to claim. You can also download a claim form.
From: HM Revenue & Customs
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Child Tax Credit (PDF)
Information on child tax credit, how to get it and how it is calculated.
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Paying for childcare - Getting help from your employer
From: HM Revenue & Customs
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Welfare benefits leaflet
There are many different benefits available, depending on your needs and your circumstances. Find out how the benefits system works.
Who is entitled to tax credits?
Find out if you are entitled to tax credits, and how to claim them.
I’m returning to work. Do all my benefits stop?
Find out which benefits you might still be entitled to once you return to work.
My benefit has been overpaid. What do I do?
The rules on repaying benefit overpayments.
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