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Benefits and advice

Welfare Rights Service

Who the Welfare Rights Service can help, the type of cases we deal with, and how to contact us.

Benefit challenges and appeals

How to challenge a benefit decision from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) or HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and how the Welfare Rights Service may be able to help.

Benefits for people who are State Pension age

Includes, State Pension, Pension Credit, Housing Benefit, Council Tax Support and reductions, Attendance Allowance, Winter Fuel Payment, help with health costs and Funeral Expenses Payment.

Benefits advice for carers

Includes Carer's Allowance, Carer's Credit and Council Tax discounts, exemptions or reductions.

Benefits online training

Free online training courses and guides on various benefit subjects.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Support for those most in need.