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In this section you will find information about benefits and grants relevant to your situation.
In this section, you will find the Benefits Calculator; Grants Search; details about Turn2us' direct grant-giving funds; and links to other sources of information and help.
In this section you will find information on how you can get involved with supporting Turn2us and the work we do.
In this section you will find information aimed at charity fund providers and those working with people in financial need.
Turn2us helps people in financial need gain access to welfare benefits, charitable grants and other financial help – online, by phone and face to face through our partner organisations.
Entitlement to most benefits ceases or is suspended while you are on remand. Most benefits are paid in arrears, so you may be owed some benefits payments. You should inform the office that pays your benefit of your change of circumstances and request the arrears be paid to you or sent to someone who is managing your money.
You are disqualified from the following benefits while you are on remand:
However you may be entitled to help with housing costs for up to 52 weeks whilst on remand.
You are also disqualified from Universal Credit while you are on remand. You may be entitled to help with housing costs for up to 6 months whilst on remand.
After the first 28 days as a prisoner, the following benefit will stop:
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