Welfare Rights

For carers

Many carers report that their caring role restricts their ability to stay in paid employment. Some employers have carer/family friendly policies which may be flexible enough to combine work and caring responsibilities. However, if you find you have to give up work or reduce your hours, money worries can add to the stress of caring. Our welfare rights team can help you to apply for benefits or other financial support you may be entitled to, such as:

• Carers Allowance
• Income Support
• Pension Credit
• Council Tax Benefit
• Tax Credits
• Housing Benefit
• Social Fund

Disabled people

Our welfare rights team can help you identify and apply for benefits or other financial support you may be entitled to, such as:

• Disability Living Allowance or Attendance Allowance
• Disablement Benefit
• Employment Support Allowance
• Incapacity Benefit
• Income Support
• Direct Payments

For more information

Contact our Welfare Rights team at 01382 200 422 for an appointment (there is currently a waiting list of about 6 weeks)

direct.gov.uk provides an online benefits adviser service

Ring the Benefits Enquiry Line on 0800 882 200