Benefits

An explanation of the benefit cap.

What is benefit fraud and how to report it.

What you need to know, your rights, and more.

What to do if you have a change in circumstance and are claiming benefits.

How to claim Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support.

Housing Benefit is 'means tested', meaning we need to know how much money you have coming into your household.

If you feel that the decision made about your Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Support is wrong, you can ask for that decision to be looked at again or for a more in-depth explanation of the assessment. 

A non-dependant is any person over the age of 18 years, who normally lives with the claimant and is not a partner, dependant child, joint tenant or a sub-tenant. 

What happens if you receive more Housing Benefit than you should have?

Universal Credit is a single monthly payment that will replaces six existing benefits for working age people.

These charities, helplines, and associations may be able to provide help and advice.