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Benefits News

Need a hand paying your rent or Council Tax?

Many people say they don't claim Housing Benefit - help with rent, or Council Tax Benefit - help with Council Tax, because it's too complicated or they don't think they'll be entitled to anything.  

we could help

But we have made it easier.  One free phone call is all it takes to find out if you can save money.  We will give you an instant decision based on your individual circumstances and income.  

Call free on 0800 633 5853...
Lines are open Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 6.30 pm or outside of these hours, you can access our 24-hour answerphone.  

Alternatively you can:

  • Visit your local benefit office or Customer Service Centre.  
  • Benefits Calculator - You can work out what benefits you may be entitled to.  (see Offsite Links on the right of this page) 

If you qualify, you need to make a claim.  You can do this by printing and returning the claim form shown under 'downloads' on the right of this page or contact us and we'll post one out: 

If you have difficulty getting to your local benefit office or Customer Service Centre we can arrange a home visit.  

We could help lighten the load.