GOV.UK Benefits
gov.uk
Every UK benefit with eligibility, how to claim and how to report changes.
- Benefits
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Official government schemes and services in United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom almost every public service lives on GOV.UK, and benefits, Student Finance, apprenticeships, government grants, childcare support and the State Pension are all claimed or checked there or on a service.gov.uk sub-domain. Health services in England are explained on the NHS website. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland also run some services on gov.scot, gov.wales and nidirect.gov.uk.
- 14 official portals
- Domains: gov.uk, nhs.uk, gov.scot, gov.wales, nidirect.gov.uk
- No personal data asked
Benefits and welfare in United Kingdom
Benefits calculators
gov.uk
GOV.UK's list of free, independent calculators to estimate what you could get.
- Benefits
- Family
Universal Credit
gov.uk
Eligibility, how to apply and how payments work for Universal Credit.
- Benefits
- Housing
Scholarships and student aid in United Kingdom
Student Finance
gov.uk
Tuition fee and maintenance loans, grants and how to apply.
- Education
Jobs, skills and apprenticeships in United Kingdom
Find an apprenticeship
findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk
Official search for apprenticeships in England.
- Jobs & skills
National Careers Service
nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
Free careers advice, skills assessment and course search for England.
- Jobs & skills
Startup and business support in United Kingdom
Find a grant
find-government-grants.service.gov.uk
Official search for UK government grants, mostly for organisations.
- Business
Business finance and support
gov.uk
Government-backed finance and support schemes for businesses.
- Business
Health coverage in United Kingdom
NHS website
nhs.uk
Official NHS health information and services in England.
- Health
Housing assistance in United Kingdom
Housing Benefit
gov.uk
Housing Benefit eligibility and how to claim, including when Universal Credit applies instead.
- Housing
Pensions and seniors in United Kingdom
Check your State Pension
gov.uk
Check your State Pension forecast and National Insurance record.
- Pensions
Tax and digital ID in United Kingdom
HMRC online services
gov.uk
HM Revenue and Customs: tax, Self Assessment and your personal tax account.
- Tax & ID
Disability support in United Kingdom
Disability benefits (GOV.UK)
gov.uk
Disability and health condition benefits such as PIP and how to claim them.
- Disability
Family and childcare in United Kingdom
Childcare Choices
childcarechoices.gov.uk
Government help with childcare costs, including free hours and Tax-Free Childcare.
- Family
How to spot a fake government website in United Kingdom
- UK government services are on gov.uk or a service.gov.uk sub-domain. A site that copies the GOV.UK look but uses another domain is not official.
- Check eligibility with the free benefits calculators GOV.UK links to - you do not need to pay anyone.
- HMRC does not text or email you about tax refunds with a link to click.
Is this a real government website?
Paste a link from an SMS, WhatsApp forward or ad. The check runs in your browser; the link is not sent anywhere.
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GOV.UK Benefits
gov.uk
Every UK benefit with eligibility, how to claim and how to report changes.
- Benefits
Benefits calculators
gov.uk
GOV.UK's list of free, independent calculators to estimate what you could get.
- Benefits
- Family
Universal Credit
gov.uk
Eligibility, how to apply and how payments work for Universal Credit.
- Benefits
- Housing
Student Finance
gov.uk
Tuition fee and maintenance loans, grants and how to apply.
- Education
Find an apprenticeship
findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk
Official search for apprenticeships in England.
- Jobs & skills
National Careers Service
nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
Free careers advice, skills assessment and course search for England.
- Jobs & skills
Find a grant
find-government-grants.service.gov.uk
Official search for UK government grants, mostly for organisations.
- Business
Business finance and support
gov.uk
Government-backed finance and support schemes for businesses.
- Business
Childcare Choices
childcarechoices.gov.uk
Government help with childcare costs, including free hours and Tax-Free Childcare.
- Family
Check your State Pension
gov.uk
Check your State Pension forecast and National Insurance record.
- Pensions
Housing Benefit
gov.uk
Housing Benefit eligibility and how to claim, including when Universal Credit applies instead.
- Housing
Disability benefits (GOV.UK)
gov.uk
Disability and health condition benefits such as PIP and how to claim them.
- Disability
NHS website
nhs.uk
Official NHS health information and services in England.
- Health
HMRC online services
gov.uk
HM Revenue and Customs: tax, Self Assessment and your personal tax account.
- Tax & ID
United Kingdom government portals FAQ
Where can I check which UK benefits I can get?
GOV.UK links to free, independent benefits calculators at gov.uk/benefits-calculators. They estimate what you could get; the claim itself is made on GOV.UK.
How do I find UK government grants?
Find a grant (find-government-grants.service.gov.uk) is the official search for government grants in the UK. Most are for organisations; business support is also listed under Business finance and support on GOV.UK.
Is a website ending in .co.uk an official government site?
No. Central government services use gov.uk. Some public bodies use other domains, such as nhs.uk, so check that the address matches the one linked from GOV.UK.
Other country editions
Each edition lists only official government portals for that country, grouped by what you need.
- IndiaAltF Bharat · 19 portalsOfficial domains: gov.in, nic.in
- United StatesAltF USA · 14 portalsOfficial domains: gov, mil, fed.us
- United KingdomAltF UK · 14 portalsOfficial domains: gov.uk, nhs.uk, gov.scot, gov.wales, nidirect.gov.uk
- CanadaAltF Canada · 11 portalsOfficial domains: canada.ca, gc.ca
- AustraliaAltF Australia · 12 portalsOfficial domains: gov.au
- New ZealandAltF New Zealand · 6 portalsOfficial domains: govt.nz
- SingaporeAltF Singapore · 9 portalsOfficial domains: gov.sg
- IrelandAltF Ireland · 8 portalsOfficial domains: gov.ie
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Every topic page compares the official portals across all eight countries.
- Benefits and welfare23 official portals
- Scholarships and student aid12 official portals
- Jobs, skills and apprenticeships17 official portals
- Startup and business support15 official portals
- Health coverage10 official portals
- Housing assistance9 official portals
- Pensions and seniors10 official portals
- Tax and digital ID13 official portals
- Disability support10 official portals
- Family and childcare13 official portals
Independent and unofficial. AltFTool is not affiliated with any government. Links go straight to the official source, which is always more current than this list. Sources last reviewed 1 November 2026. 93 official portals across 8 countries.