Calculate Your Entitlements
Understanding Your Benefits
Universal Credit
Main benefit for working-age people, replacing several older benefits.
- • Basic living costs support
- • Housing costs contribution
- • Additional elements for specific circumstances
Housing Benefit
Help with rent if you're on a low income or claiming benefits.
- • Can be claimed while homeless
- • Available for temporary accommodation
- • Special rules for shared accommodation
Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
Extra support if you have a long-term health condition or disability.
- • Not means-tested
- • Can be claimed while working
- • Covers both physical and mental health conditions
Council Tax Support
Help with your Council Tax bill if you're on a low income.
- • Apply through your local council
- • Amount varies by area
- • Special rules for temporary accommodation
Need Help Claiming?
Support Services
- +44 7853 811172 (Our Helpline)
- helpme@homeless.website
- Chat with HelpfulBot
Free Advice Services
- Citizens Advice: 0800 144 8848
- Turn2us: 0808 802 2000
- Shelter: 0808 800 4444