Chapter 7: Maximising income1. Introduction2. How to use this chapterWhich benefits and tax credits can a client claim3. A–Z of benefits and tax creditsAttendance allowanceBereavement support paymentBest Start grants and foodCarer’s allowanceChild benefitChild tax creditDisability living allowanceEmployment and support allowanceGuardian’s allowanceHealth benefitsHealthy Start food and vitaminsHousing benefitIncome supportIndustrial injuries benefitsJobseeker’s allowanceMaternity allowancePension creditPersonal independence paymentRetirement pensionSocial fund paymentsStatutory adoption payStatutory maternity payStatutory paternity payStatutory shared parental payStatutory sick payUniversal creditWorking tax credit4. Calculating entitlementMeans-tested benefitsApplicable amountsEmployment and support allowance componentsMortgage interest loansCapitalIncomeUniversal creditElementsIncomeCapitalThe benefit capOverlapping benefit rulesDeductions from benefitsTax credits5. Other helpCharitiesChild maintenanceCivil compensation for damagesCouncil tax reductionEqual pay rulesFood banksFree school lunchesGuarantee payLocal welfare assistance schemesNational minimum wageNotice payPayments for war injuryPrivate and occupational pensionsRedundancy paySchool clothing grantsSchool transportSocial servicesSpecial funds for sick or disabled peopleStudent supportTax allowancesTax rebateTax reliefsTrade unionsAdditional support during the coronavirus outbreakThis chapter covers:1. Introduction (next)2. How to use this chapter (here)3. A–Z of benefits and tax credits (here)4. Calculating entitlement (here)5. Other help (here)