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Benefits advice

If you are on a low income, you could be entitled to Housing Benefit, Universal Credit and support for your Council Tax.

Housing Benefit

Find out about Housing Benefit, what it pays for, where you can get help and how to apply. You can also report a change in your circumstances.

Universal Credit

Find out about Universal Credit, what it pays for, where you can get help and how to apply. You can also report a change in your circumstances.

Benefit cap

Information on the benefit cap and who it applies to.

Money and debt

Advice on debt, making money go further, discretionary housing payments and cost of living support.

Useful organisations for people on benefits

This page includes a list of useful organisations for those claiming benefits.

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