Guidance

Public funds

Guidance on what public funds are and whether you are able to receive help from them while you are living in the UK.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 17 February 2014
• Last updated: 9 April 2025
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  1. 9 April 2025

     Updated the Social Security Scotland benefits list.

  2. 11 October 2024

     Added guidance on contributory benefits and statutory payments.

  3. 5 October 2023

     Guidance updated.

  4. 17 February 2014

     First published.

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Use this guide to find out what public funds are and whether you are able to receive help from them while you are living in the UK.