Benefits and support

There are many services within the Council and other organisations that can provide you with help and advice regarding benefits.

If your claim for benefit or tax credits has been refused or if you disagree with a decision about your benefit entitlement, you may be able to challenge this. Find out more about how to appeal.

Find out more about Personal Independence Payment (PIP), a payment to help you with everyday life if you've an illness, disability or mental health condition.

Find out more about Attendance Allowance (AA), a benefit for people over State Pension age who need help with personal care or supervision by day, or someone to watch over them by night, because of physical or mental disability.

Eligibility criteria for Discretionary Housing Payments and how to apply.

Pension Credit is a benefit for people aged 66 and over that tops up weekly income for people who have reached State Pension age.

Eligibility criteria for the government benefit Universal Credit and how to apply.

The Department for Work and Pensions are moving some working-age benefit claimants to Universal Credit. Find out how the move could affect your benefits here.

Funding to help those who are struggling to pay their energy costs, water bills, food, and other wider household essentials.