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Payment Exception Service

What is The Payment Exception Service? The Payment Exception Service is a way for people who do not have a bank account to collect benefit or pension payments. They’re only available in very limited circumstances. Payment Exception has replaced Simple Payment. Contact...

Retirement

Benefits, Family, Leisure

When you get near to your retirement date you’ll need to start getting ready to make sure your income is all in place in time. As well as claiming your State Pension, you may need to decide how to invest your personal pension. Find out about what you need to do...

Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Benefits, Care, Disability

What is PIP Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is extra money to help you with everyday life if you’ve an illness, disability or mental health condition. You can get it on top of Employment and Support Allowance or other benefits. Your income, savings, and whether...

National Insurance

Benefits, Employment

National Insurance You’ll need a National Insurance number to claim benefits, even if you’ve never worked before. You’ll also need to have paid some National Insurance to qualify for certain benefits. If you don’t have one, you’ll need...

Job Seekers Allowance (JSA)

Benefits, Finance

What is Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) ? You can apply for Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) to help you when you look for work. Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) is a benefit for people who are unemployed but capable of work. To get Jobseeker’s Allowance you also have to meet...

Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit

Benefits, Disability

You might get Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (IIDB) if you became ill or are disabled because of an accident or disease either: at work on an approved employment training scheme or course The amount you may get depends on your individual circumstances....