This is a benefit you can get if you have a child you are responsible for. It does not matter what your income is, how many savings or assets you have or whether you are working or not - you can still claim Child Benefit.
Note : You may not be entitled if you have a restriction on your immigration status - get advice.
You and your child usually have to be living in the UK to claim Child Benefit. If you or your child are not living in the UK, or if you leave the UK for more than a few weeks, get advice. Child Benefit is paid by the Inland Revenue. You can check the detailed rules by following the links below.
Child Benefit Rates per week (January 2010 - March 2011)
First child £20.30
Other children £13.40
How to claim
You can claim Child Benefit by filling in form CH2. You can get this by phoning 0845 302 1444 (textphone 0845 302 1474) or from your local Jobcentre Plus. You can also claim online, or download the form from the Inland Revenue's website. See below.
Information on other websites
HM Revenue & Customs
Government information about Child Benefit, including how to claim and claiming online.
Directgov
Adviceguide
Information from Citizen's Advice about Child Benefit.
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Information Provider:
Manchester Advice
Date Reviewed:
21 April 2010
Links Updated:
21 April 2010
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