If you pass the habitual residence test or are a UK citizen with domiciliary status, you can likely claim eligible benefits on your return. You'll often need to provide evidence that Britain is now your permanent or long-term home and have remained in the country for a minimum amount of time before you qualify for most types of income support. The following benefits are claimable straight away: - Pension credit - Income support and universal credit - Housing benefits - Income-related allowances You can also claim a working tax credit immediately, provided you ordinarily reside in the UK. After three months, you can claim: - Jobseekers allowance - if you are habitually resident. - Child benefit, child tax credit and a guardian’s allowance. - Carers' allowances, disability allowances and attendance allowances if you have lived in the UK for two of the last three years. As a UK citizen, you are automatically eligible for free healthcare treatments on the NHS. However, you will probably have to register with a GP on your return to make routine appointments or request prescription medications.