Millions of people are missing out on free cash in the UK, as households up and down the country bear the brunt of the cost of living crisis.
There is a common thought that benefits are only available to those who are out of work and receiving no income, but this is untrue. Benefits are not just for the unemployed, and even people on high salaries can often be eligible.
Turn2Us estimates that a staggering £15 billion has been left unclaimed simply because many people currently working do not realise they are eligible to apply.
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One common reason may be a lack of understanding on eligibility requirements and just exactly what is out there that they can claim.
Turn2Us has a free benefits calculator that can show what you may be entitled to in as little as five minutes. A raft of benefits are available if you have children, with the main one being child benefit, as well as statutory maternity/paternity/adoption pay.
Others include guardian's allowance, marriage allowance and maternity allowance. For those looking for work or on a low income, the Jobseeker's allowance is available - where you need to have enough national insurance contributions over the past two tax years – and working tax credit.
Other types of benefits include income support, pension credit, housing benefits, free school meals, council tax reduction, funeral payments, cold weather payments and council support schemes.
There are a few specific benefits to help those who are ill, disabled or elderly. They can be claimed on top of some other benefits with the main one being state pension and personal independence payment.
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