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Benefits and support

Information on Universal Credit, Housing Benefit, Council Tax Support, Local Housing Allowance, Discretionary Housing Payment and more.

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Universal Credit

If you're out of work or on a low income you may qualify for Universal Credit.

Benefits: Change in circumstances

Tell us about changes in your circumstances and find out what proof we will need.

Council Tax Support

Help to pay your Council Tax, if you are on a low income or receive benefits.

Housing Benefit

Make a claim, check eligibility, proof we need, payments, overpayments and how to appeal.

Local Housing Allowance

Find out more about Local Housing Allowance (LHA) including rates, payments and how to report a change of circumstances.

Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP)

Get information on Discretionary Housing Payments and how to apply.

Benefits: Review and appeals

Find information on how to ask for a review of a decision or make an appeal for Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support.

Benefits and landlords

Benefit advice for landlords.

Consent to discuss your claim

Information on Power of Attorney and giving permission to share your benefits data with friends and family or a landlord or third party.

Benefit fraud

Benefit fraud is a criminal offence, and will be investigated.

Cost of living support

Information about the help and support available with the cost of energy, food and other essential items.

War pensions

Information on how we calculate benefits if you are receiving war pensions.

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