Depending upon the conditions and circumstances in which citizens live, the Government offers certain benefits to the citizen to help them live a suitable life with atleast the availability of basic human facilities. The benefits are usually in the form of financial help and the conditions may be disability, low income, no job etc. There are lenders who consider such benefits as income based on which they offer loans to people who get such benefits.

The Government offers financial help called, benefits to specific groups of people, including students, parents, care leavers and young people etc. For example, Disability Living Allowance is a tax-free benefit for people aged under 65 who need help getting around and/or to look after themselves because they are ill, terminally ill or severely disabled. Similarly, Attendance Allowance is a tax-free benefit for people aged 65 or over who have an illness or disability and need help with personal care. Similarly, Carer