£23 billion in UK benefits go unclaimed every year. Check what you're entitled to — free, instant, no signup required.
Answer 4 quick questions. We'll tell you which benefits you likely qualify for right now.
The ones most people miss, explained in a way that actually makes sense.
Personal Independence Payment. For people with long-term health conditions or disabilities. Physical OR mental health. You don't need to be unable to work.
Check if I qualify →Monthly support for people on low income or out of work. Working people can still claim. Replaces six older benefits — most people don't know they're owed the top-up.
See full rates →You could pay zero council tax. Only 1 in 3 people who qualify actually claim it. Takes 10 minutes to apply through your local council.
Check eligibility →If you care for someone who receives PIP or DLA for at least 35 hours per week — you're almost certainly owed this. Most carers have never heard of it.
Am I a carer? →One-off payment off your energy bill. If you receive certain benefits, you're automatically eligible — but you still need to apply. Applications close each spring.
Check deadline →If you receive Universal Credit, PIP, or are on a low income — you don't need to pay for prescriptions. Most people on benefits still pay because nobody told them.
Get exemption →We cut through the DWP language so you know exactly what to do.
Answer a few quick questions. No personal data stored. We show you which benefits you're likely entitled to based on your situation.
We show you the exact amounts, the rules, and what to say in your application — in plain English, not DWP language.
We link you directly to the official claim pages with notes on what to prepare — so you don't miss anything that could reduce your payment.
Yes. PIP is not means-tested and has nothing to do with your employment status. It's based entirely on how your condition affects your daily life and mobility — not your income or whether you work.
Yes. Over 60% of PIP appeals at tribunal are won. Initial decisions are frequently wrong. You can request a Mandatory Reconsideration within 1 month of a decision — and if that fails, take it to tribunal. Many people win at this stage.
Universal Credit replaces six older benefits: Income Support, Housing Benefit, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Income-related ESA, and income-based JSA. If you're migrating from these, transitional protection means your payments won't drop — but you need to manage the migration carefully to keep it.
It depends on the benefit. Most benefits can only be backdated a maximum of 1–3 months and only in exceptional circumstances. PIP generally cannot be backdated. This is why claiming as soon as possible — even before your first assessment — is critical.
ClaimIt is independent, not affiliated with the DWP or government. All benefit rates are based on current official DWP figures and are updated every April following the annual uprating. We always recommend confirming final figures at GOV.UK before making financial decisions.