Page contents
- Local authority funding thresholds
- State pension
- New state pension
- Pension Credit
- Winter Fuel Payment
- Warm Home Discount
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP) & Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
- Attendance Allowance
- Constant Attendance Allowance
- Carer’s Allowance
- Adult Disability Payment
- Disability Premiums
- Employment and Support Allowance
- Universal Credit
- Council tax reduction
- Bereavement Support Payment (BSP)
Page contents
- Local authority funding thresholds
- State pension
- New state pension
- Pension Credit
- Winter Fuel Payment
- Warm Home Discount
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP) & Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
- Attendance Allowance
- Constant Attendance Allowance
- Carer’s Allowance
- Adult Disability Payment
- Disability Premiums
- Employment and Support Allowance
- Universal Credit
- Council tax reduction
- Bereavement Support Payment (BSP)
If you are struggling with the cost of living, you may be able to claim benefits that will help you financially. This simple guide lists some of the benefits you can claim in the UK and how much the rates are.
All the following amounts are applicable for the 2024/25 tax year.
Local authority funding thresholds
The amount of capital that determines if you need to pay towards home care fees – these thresholds are different in some countries for care home fees.
| England | Higher limit: £23,250 Lower limit: £14,250 |
| Scotland | Higher limit: £37,750 Lower limit: £20,250 In Scotland nursing and personal care is free for anybody assessed as needing it. The limits apply to any care that falls outside of this. |
| Wales | £24,000 In Wales you’ll pay a maximum of £100 per week if you have capital above this limit – local authorities cover any additional costs. |
| Northern Ireland | Higher limit: £23,250 Lower limit: £14,250 |
State pension
For men born before 6 April 1951 and women born before 6 April 1953.
£169.50 per week
New state pension
For men born on or after 6 April 1951 and women born on or after 6 April 1953.
£221.20 per week
Pension Credit
Applicable if your income is less than £218.15 per week if you’re single or £332.95 jointly if you’re in a couple.
£81.50 per week if you have a disability
£45.60 if you care for an adult
£66.29 if you’re responsible for children
Check the Pension Credit calculator to find out what you could be entitled to.
Winter Fuel Payment
For people born on or before 25 September 1957.
Between £250 – £600
Warm Home Discount
Discount on your energy bill.
Up to £150
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) & Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
If you are below state pension age.
Daily Living component
Lower rate – £72.65 per week
Higher rate – £108.55 per week
Mobility component
Lower rate – £28.70 per week
Higher rate – £75.75 per week
Attendance Allowance
If you are above state pension age.
Lower rate: £72.65 per week
Higher rate: £108.55 per week
Constant Attendance Allowance
If you claim Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit or a War Disablement Pension.
Exceptional rate – £177.40 per week
Full day rate – £88.70 per week
Intermediate rate – £133.05 per week
Part day rate – £44.35 per week
Carer’s Allowance
If you spend at least 35 hours per week caring for someone.
£83.30 per week
Adult Disability Payment
Replacing PIP in Scotland.
Daily Living component
Lower rate – £72.65 per week
Higher rate – £108.55 per week
Mobility component
Lower rate – £28.70 per week
Higher rate – £75.75 per week
Disability Premiums
An additional benefit if you have a disability.
£42.50 per week for single people
£60.60 for couples
Employment and Support Allowance
Applicable if you are living with a disability or illness that affects your ability to work.
Work-related group rate: Up to £126.45 per week
ESA Support Group rate: Up to £138.20 per week
Universal Credit
If you’re not working or are on a low income.
| Single claimants under 25 | £311.68 per month |
| Single claimants aged 25 or over | £393.45 per month |
| Joint claimants both under 25 (but below state pension age) | £489.23 per month |
| Joint claimants with either aged 25 or over (but below state pension age) | £617.60 per month |
Council tax reduction
A discount on your council tax payments if you’re on a low income.
The amount of discount will differ depending on your circumstances. Click here to apply.
Bereavement Support Payment (BSP)
Higher rate
Applicable if you are eligible for Child Benefit – whether or not you claim it – or if you were pregnant when your partner died.
An initial payment of £3500
Up to 18 monthly payments of £350
Lower rate
An initial payment of £2500
Up to 18 monthly payments of £100
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