Information on free entitlements and public services via GOV.UK

The government’s central website provides free, official information about a wide range of entitlements and public services — for example how to check eligibility for free childcare hours, apply for free school meals, get a state pension forecast, and access welfare and tax guidance. Anyone living in the UK can use the site; many pages include online checkers and step‑by‑step instructions. Access is via the homepage where you can search for the specific service or use topic menus to find forms, eligibility criteria and contact details.