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A look at the how the sums work for the main means tested benefits. We start here by looking at the bits that add up to make your Applicable amount, which will be the highest amount that you might be able to get.

A look at the main means tested benefits that can help with certain specific bills and costs such as rent, mortgage payments, council tax and health costs.

A look at the main means tested benefits and tax credits that can top up a low - or temporarily reduced - income.

The first part of a series looking at the "legacy" means-tested benefits being taken over by Universal Credit.

Part three of a series of blogs on benefits for carers, looking at what happens for carers within means tested benefits.

Part three in a series of blogs on benefits and carers, looking at how receiving Carer's Allowance may affect the benefits of the person you care for.

Part one of a series of blogs on benefits for carers, looking at carer's allowance.

Part five of a series of blogs on disability benefits, looking at the impact of 'late effects' of cancer.

Part three of a series on disability benefits, looking in detail at Personal Independence Payment (PIP) activities, descriptors and points relating to cancer.

Part two in a series of blogs on disability benefits, looking at the different points-based criteria for Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

Part five of a series of blogs on sickness benefits for people of working age with cancer, looking at more unusual ESA situations for people with cancer.

Part four of a series of blogs on sickness benefits for people of working age with cancer, looking at what to do if you have 'late effects' from cancer.

Part three of a series of blogs on sickness benefits for people of working age with cancer, looking at the journey to returning to work.

Part two of a series of blogs on sickness benefits for people of working age with cancer, looking at Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and Universal Credit (UC).

Part one of a series of blogs on benefits and cancer, looking at the benefits available when your cancer diagnosis and treatment and the impacts affect your ability to work.

Part five in a series of blogs on benefits, cancer and older age, looking at example sums relating to Pension Credit.

Part one of a series of blogs on disability benefits, looking at Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Attendance Allowance (AA).

Part three in a series of blogs on benefits, cancer and older age, looking at the state pension.

Part four in a series of blogs on benefits, cancer and older age, looking at extra help you may be entitled to from Pension Credit (PS) and Attendance Allowance (AA).

Part two in a series of blogs on benefits, cancer and older age, looking at the old state pension.