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Benefits for carers
If you care for a disabled person, the main benefit you can claim is Carer's Allowance. However, there are several other benefits that you might be entitled to ...
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Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit for adults of working age who have problems getting around out of doors, or who need personal care, supervision...
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Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) is a benefit paid to people who have physical or mental problems which mean they have difficulty working.
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Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) can only be claimed for children under the age of 16 who need assistance with their personal care, supervision to keep them sa...
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Benefits after redundancy
Being made redundant can be a worrying time. This page looks at the benefits you may be able to claim after being made redundant.
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Benefit cap
There is a limit on the total amount of benefits that a working age household can receive. The benefit cap applies if you receive Housing Benefit or Universal C...
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Primary school places
Information about applying for a primary school place.
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Funding free early education entitlement for three and four year olds - information for providers
Free early years education can be delivered by early years providers who registered with us and deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
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Air quality in Durham City
Monitoring and detailed assessment of air quality in Durham City has determined levels of nitrogen dioxide from road traffic emissions in some areas of the city...
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Get help to quit smoking
Find out where to get advice to help you stop smoking, and what we are doing to reduce the number of smokers in our area.