Welfare benefits advisors
If you are experiencing problems with your money or benefits, we have specialist Benefit Advisors who might be able to help you.
We understand that benefits can be complex and you might not be aware of the wide range of benefits you may be entitled to. Our specialist welfare benefit advice team provides information and advice on a wide range of welfare entitlements including:
- Housing Benefit
- Council Tax Benefit
- Income Support
- Job Seekers Allowance
- Incapacity Benefit
- Employment Support Allowance
- Child and Working Tax Credit
- Disability Living Allowance
- Attendance Allowance
- Pension Credits
Your advisor works closely with other agencies, so even if you are claiming the money you are entitled to, they may be able to help you to access other types of help – including debt advice, energy efficiency advice and tenancy support.
What else can they do?
There are other ways they can help if you are struggling with your money:
- Help you to apply for money from trust funds or charities to assist with debts and bills
- Help you to claim a Discretionary Housing Payment if your Housing Benefit doesn't cover all your rent
- Arranging for you to have a visit from an Energy Advisor if you are finding it difficult to keep up with your fuel bills
- Help to access free, confidential debt advice from the CAB
- Advice on getting loans and saving money with your local credit union
Most importantly…
Please don't bury your head in the sand if you are having money problems, speak to your advisor and see what she can do to help.
To contact your local advisor please telephone:
01952 217138 or email them as follows, depending where you live: