What this tool does
This checker shows what financial support you as a working parent could be entitled to, from free childcare hours and Tax-Free Childcare to Child Benefit and help through Universal Credit.
It gives general guidance to help you spot what to look into, not a benefits decision.
When to use it
Use it when you are going back to work, when you are paying for childcare and want to cut the cost, or when you simply want to check you are not missing support you are entitled to.
How it works
You answer a few questions about your situation, how many children you have, the age of your youngest and your rough household income. It then outlines the support most likely to apply to you and where to claim it. Nothing you enter is saved, and you do not need to give your name or email to use it. Exact eligibility depends on your circumstances, so confirm anything important on gov.uk or with a free benefits calculator such as entitledto or Turn2us.
Ask A Working Mum a question
Ask our editorial team a question and we will reply with our advice. Tell us as much about your situation as you can: the more detail you give, the more useful our answer can be.
You do not need to use your real name. Please do not include your full address, phone number, email address, or the names of other people. We may edit or remove identifying details for privacy and legal reasons.
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