Benefits and support - Liverpool City Council
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Archived: 2026-04-23 17:14
Benefits and support - Liverpool City Council
Benefits and support
Benefits and support
Advice and support on benefits managed by the council and its partners.
Free school meals
How to apply for free school meals in term-time and check if you are eligible.
School travel support
Children up to 16 may qualify for subsidised transport, depending on the distance to school and other criteria.
Housing benefits
Check if you're eligible for Housing Benefit, Council Tax Support, Discretionary Housing Payments and more, and how to apply.
Council Tax Support
Council Tax Support helps you pay some of your Council Tax if you are on a low income or claiming certain benefits.
Tell us about a change or upload evidence
If you are moving home or your circumstances have changed, please tell us as this could affect your benefit entitlement.
Universal Credit
Universal Credit has replaced 6 other benefits with a single monthly payment if you're out of work or on a low income. Check if you're eligible.
Appeal a decision
If you are affected by a decision about Housing Benefit, Council Tax Support or Housing Payments, you have the right of appeal.
Report a benefit fraud
Report benefit fraud online to the Department for Work and Pensions.
Advice and support
If you're not sure what benefits you can claim or you're worried about debt, we can provide help and support.
Benefits advice
If you are not sure if you are getting all the welfare benefits that you may be entitled to, we can help.
Citizens Advice
Free impartial and independent advice on benefits, money debt and more.
Benefits calculator
An independent benefits calculator will work out what benefits you could get and how to claim.
Book a video appointment
If you have a smartphone, you can book a video appointment for help with benefits and council tax issues.
Help in a crisis
Support for vulnerable people and struggling families in Liverpool through local hardship schemes.
Liverpool Citizens Support Scheme
Help for vulnerable residents on a low income in urgent need.
Foodbanks
Find foodbanks, get help accessing food and find local businesses and organisations offering support.
Short-term benefit advance
If you’re waiting for your first benefit payment and don’t have enough money for bills and essentials you can ask your local Job Centre for an advance.
Household Support Fund
The government's Household Support Fund (HSF) helps support some groups with essential living costs such as food and fuel support.
Benefits and support
Benefits and support
Advice and support on benefits managed by the council and its partners.
Free school meals
How to apply for free school meals in term-time and check if you are eligible.
School travel support
Children up to 16 may qualify for subsidised transport, depending on the distance to school and other criteria.
Housing benefits
Check if you're eligible for Housing Benefit, Council Tax Support, Discretionary Housing Payments and more, and how to apply.
Council Tax Support
Council Tax Support helps you pay some of your Council Tax if you are on a low income or claiming certain benefits.
Tell us about a change or upload evidence
If you are moving home or your circumstances have changed, please tell us as this could affect your benefit entitlement.
Universal Credit
Universal Credit has replaced 6 other benefits with a single monthly payment if you're out of work or on a low income. Check if you're eligible.
Appeal a decision
If you are affected by a decision about Housing Benefit, Council Tax Support or Housing Payments, you have the right of appeal.
Report a benefit fraud
Report benefit fraud online to the Department for Work and Pensions.
Advice and support
If you're not sure what benefits you can claim or you're worried about debt, we can provide help and support.
Benefits advice
If you are not sure if you are getting all the welfare benefits that you may be entitled to, we can help.
Citizens Advice
Free impartial and independent advice on benefits, money debt and more.
Benefits calculator
An independent benefits calculator will work out what benefits you could get and how to claim.
Book a video appointment
If you have a smartphone, you can book a video appointment for help with benefits and council tax issues.
Help in a crisis
Support for vulnerable people and struggling families in Liverpool through local hardship schemes.
Liverpool Citizens Support Scheme
Help for vulnerable residents on a low income in urgent need.
Foodbanks
Find foodbanks, get help accessing food and find local businesses and organisations offering support.
Short-term benefit advance
If you’re waiting for your first benefit payment and don’t have enough money for bills and essentials you can ask your local Job Centre for an advance.
Household Support Fund
The government's Household Support Fund (HSF) helps support some groups with essential living costs such as food and fuel support.