turn2us.org.uk

# Turn2us

> Turn2us is a national charity that provides information, advice, and support to people in financial hardship. We help people access benefits, grants, and other financial support to improve their situation and overcome financial difficulties. Turn2us offers a Benefits Calculator, Grants Search and PIP Helper tool and serves a wide range of individuals, including those facing the cost of living crisis, disabled people, carers, single parents and more. Our comprehensive resources and support aim to empower people and connect them with the help they need.


## Benefits calculator, PIP Helper and Grants Search
- [Benefits Calculator](https://benefits-calculator.turn2us.org.uk/): Use our free Benefits Calculator to find out what benefits you can claim.
- [Grants Search](https://grants-search.turn2us.org.uk/): A search tool to find available grants for financial assistance.
- [Turn2us PIP Helper](https://pip.turn2us.org.uk/): A step by step guide to applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
- [Turn2us Grants Programmes](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/apply-for-grants): Overview of the different grant programs offered by Turn2us.
- [Using the Benefits Calculator](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-about-benefits/using-the-benefits-calculator): The information you need before you start using the Benefit Calculator.
- [Turn2us Edinburgh Trust](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/apply-for-grants/apply-for-grants-from-turn2us/turn2us-edinburgh-trust-grants): Specific programs and support available in Edinburgh.

## Benefits information
- [Get Support](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support): Find out what support you can get if you're finding it hard financially.
- [Information for Your Situation](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation): Explore a wide range of resources and information to address your specific financial situation and needs.
- [Additional Elements of Universal Credit (UC)](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/universal-credit-uc/additional-elements-of-universal-credit-uc): The means-tested elements of Universal Credit.
- [Universal Credit guide](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/universal-credit-uc/how-much-universal-credit-uc-will-i-get): A comprehensive guide on Universal Credit.
- [Universal Credit Migration Notice](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/universal-credit-migration-notice/migration-notices): Important information regarding the transition to Universal Credit.
- [Universal Credit (UC) income and capital - Universal Credit (UC): Earnings](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/universal-credit-uc-income-and-capital/universal-credit-uc-earnings): This guide explains the rules relating to income and capital for Universal Credit (UC).
- [Universal Credit (UC): What if I have another adult living with me?](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/universal-credit-uc-housing-costs-element/universal-credit-uc-what-if-i-have-another-adult-living-with-me): Advice on if another adult in the household affects your UC claim.
- [What activities will I have to do when claiming Universal Credit (UC)?](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/universal-credit-uc/what-activities-will-i-have-to-do-when-claiming-universal-credit): Advice about your Jobcentre claimant commitment.
- [What is Universal Credit (UC)?](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/universal-credit-uc/what-is-universal-credit-uc): Universal Credit is a means-tested benefit for people of working age who are on a low income.
- [White goods and furniture: where to get help](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/policy-campaigns-and-research/campaigns/livingwithoutcampaign/where-to-get-help): Find out where you can get help with the costs of white goods and furniture.
- [Personal Independence Payment (PIP) guide](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/personal-independence-payment/how-much-personal-independence-payment-will-i-get): Detailed information on PIP.
- [Challenging a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Decision](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/challenging-a-personal-independence-payment-pip-decision/check-a-pip-decision): When and how to challenge a PIP decision.
- [Fill in the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) form](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/claiming-personal-independence-payment-pip/fill-in-the-personal-independence-payment-pip-form): Help with filling in the PIP form.
- [Review or renew a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claim](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/claiming-personal-independence-payment-pip/review-or-renew-a-personal-independence-payment-pip-claim): When to contact the DWP about your PIP claim.
- [What is the PIP test?](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/personal-independence-payment-pip-assessment/what-is-the-pip-test): How the DWP uses the PIP test.
- [When do Personal Independence Payment (PIP) payments start?](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/claiming-personal-independence-payment-pip/when-do-personal-independence-payment-pip-payments-start): PIP will start being paid after you receive your decision letter.
- [When does Personal Independence Payment (PIP) stop?](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/personal-independence-payment/when-does-personal-independence-payment-pip-stop): You usually get a PIP award for a fixed amount of time.
- [How do I claim a Winter Fuel Payment?](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/winter-fuel-payment/how-do-i-claim-a-winter-fuel-payment): Most people do not need to make a separate claim for a Winter Fuel Payment. 
- [Travel costs: Disabled people and carers - Car: Road tax exemption](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/travel-costs-disabled-people-and-carers/car-road-tax-exemption): If you are disabled or are a carer you may be entitled to help with transport costs.
- [Working hours: benefits rules - How are benefits affected by hours worked?](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/working-hours-benefits-rules/how-are-benefits-affected-by-hours-worked): Do the hours you work affect your benefit entitlement?
- [What is happening to State Pension age?](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/state-pension-age-changes/what-is-happening-to-state-pension-age): The Government plans to increase the State Pension age from 66 to 67.
- [Work Capability Assessment - The questionnaire - ESA50 / UC50](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/work-capability-assessment/the-questionnaire-esa50-uc50): When you claim Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), you are sent a Limited Capability for Work (LCW) questionnaire (ESA50) to complete and return.
- [After the Work Capability assessment](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/work-capability-assessment/after-the-work-capability-assessment): The DWP will decide if you have scored enough points to be considered to have Limited Capability for Work.
- [Cost of Living Support](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/cost-of-living-support/what-cost-of-living-support-is-available): Learn about the various types of support available to help with the cost of living crisis.
- [Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/employment-and-support-allowance-esa/what-is-employment-and-support-allowance-esa): Information on ESA and how to apply.
- [Adult Disability Payment Scotland](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/adult-disability-payment-scotland/what-is-adult-disability-payment-scotland): Understand the Adult Disability Payment scheme and how it can support disabled people in Scotland.
- [Apprenticeships and Benefits](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/apprenticeships-and-benefits/what-is-an-apprenticeship): Explore information on apprenticeships and how they may impact your benefits.
- [Armed Forces Compensation Scheme](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/armed-forces-compensation-scheme/what-is-the-armed-forces-compensation-scheme): Learn about the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and how it can support members of the armed forces.
- [Armed Forces Independence Payment](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/armed-forces-independence-payment/what-is-an-armed-forces-independence-payment): Understand the Armed Forces Independence Payment and how it can provide financial support.
- [Asylum Seekers](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/asylum-seekers/who-is-an-asylum-seeker): Learn about the situation and rights of asylum seekers in the UK.
- [Attendance Allowance](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/attendance-allowance/what-is-attendance-allowance): Explore the Attendance Allowance and how it can support older people with care needs.
- [Basic State Pension](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/basic-state-pension/what-is-basic-state-pension): Understand the Basic State Pension and how it provides income for retired individuals.
- [Benefit Cap](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/benefit-cap/what-is-the-benefit-cap): Learn about the Benefit Cap and how it may impact the total amount of benefits you can receive.
- [Benefits Overpayment](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/benefits-overpayment/what-is-a-benefit-overpayment): Understand what a benefits overpayment is and how it may affect you.
- [Best Start Foods Scotland](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/best-start-foods-scotland/what-is-best-start-foods): Learn about the Best Start Foods scheme in Scotland and how it can support families with young children.
- [Best Start Grants Scotland](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/best-start-grants-scotland/what-is-a-best-start-grant): Explore the Best Start Grants available in Scotland to support families with the costs of raising children.
- [Budgeting Loan Advance](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/budgeting-loan-advance/what-is-a-budgeting-loan-advance): Understand what a Budgeting Loan Advance is and how it can provide financial assistance.
- [Care Homes and Benefits](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/care-homes-and-benefits/care-homes-and-benefits): Explore information on how living in a care home may impact your benefits.
- [Care Leavers and Benefits](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/care-leavers-and-benefits/who-is-a-care-leaver): Learn about the rights and benefits available to care leavers in the UK.
- [Carer's Allowance](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/carer-s-allowance/what-is-carer-s-allowance): Understand Carer's Allowance and how it can provide financial support for those caring for others.
- [Carer's Credits](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/carer-s-credits/what-are-carer-s-credits): Explore Carer's Credits and how they can help build your state pension entitlement.
- [Challenging a Budgeting Loan Decision](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/challenging-a-budgeting-loan-decision/what-are-my-options): Learn about your options for challenging a decision regarding a Budgeting Loan.
- [Challenging a Child Benefit or Guardian's Allowance Decision](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/challenging-a-child-benefit-or-guardian-s-allowance-decision/what-are-my-options): Understand your options for challenging a decision about Child Benefit or Guardian's Allowance.
- [View all benefit guides](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-about-benefits/a-z-of-benefits): Access to all available guides on benefits.
- [Information about benefits](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-about-benefits): Comprehensive details on various benefits available to individuals.
- [Turn2Us - AdviceFinder](https://advicefinder.turn2us.org.uk/): A tool to find local advice services.

## Fundraising and donations
- [I want to donate](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-involved/support-us-as-an-individual): How to donate to Turn2us.
- [Fundraise](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise): Information on how to organise fundraising events for Turn2us.
- [Gifts in wills](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-involved/support-us-as-an-individual/gift-in-wills): Information on how to leave a legacy in your will.
- [Corporate partners](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-involved/corporate-partners): Details on partnerships with businesses to support Turn2us.
- [Philanthropy and Trusts](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-involved/philanthropy-and-trusts): Opportunities for philanthropic contributions to Turn2us.

## Policy, campaigns and research
- [Campaign](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/campaigns-and-research/campaigns): Campaign with us to help end poverty and improve the benefits system.
- [Policy](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/policy-campaigns-and-research/policy): How we are de-stigmatising the social security system.
- [Research](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/policy-campaigns-and-research/research): The research behind our campaigning and policy work.

## About Turn2us
- [Contact us](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/about-us/contact-us): Check your benefit entitlement, get PIP help and find grants.
- [Our latest news](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/about-us/news-and-media/latest-news): Read our latest news and comments.
- [Our press releases](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/about-us/news-and-media/media-centre/press-releases-and-comments): Latest press releases and statements from Turn2us.
- [Annual Reports](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/about-us/news-and-media/media-centre/annual-reports): Access Turn2us' annual reports and learn about our work, impact, and financial information.
- [About Turn2us](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/about-us/about-turn2us): Learn more about the values, work and strategy of Turn2us.
- [Turn2us Local Programmes](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/about-us/about-turn2us/local-programmes): Our work with local communities to build financial security.

## Partner with Turn2us
- [Services for organisations](https://www.turn2us.org.uk/services-for-organisations): Partner with us by using tools that will build financial security for your users.

## Social Media
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/turn2us): Connect with Turn2us on Facebook.
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/turn2us_org/): Follow Turn2us on Instagram.
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/turn2us/): Connect with Turn2us on LinkedIn.
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/Turn2us): Watch videos and updates from Turn2us on YouTube.