Benefits and other support

Benefits and other support

There are many different types of benefit. If you have a disability or a long-term health condition, or if you're a carer, there are specific benefits that you might be able to get to help. There have been some big changes to benefits recently, and some that are still happening, such as the introduction of Universal Credit.

Find out more online on the GOV.UK website or by visiting an advice website like Adviceguide from the Citizens Advice Bureau. If you need some help, the Disability and Social Care Advice Service (DASCAS) is a good place to start. There are other types of support you might be able to get if you need it, like budgeting loans or community care grants.

money and legal matters

37 Records in Benefits and other support filtered by Key words "money and benefits".

  • Aid for the Aged in Distress (AFTAID)

    AFTAID, 9 Bonhill Street, London, EC2A 4PE

    Telephone: 0870 803 1950

    Description: This registered charity provides emergency grants to help elderly people in need or distress.

  • Attendance Allowance

    Telephone: 0345 605 6055

    Description: Attendance Allowance is a tax-free benefit for people aged 65 or over who need someone to help look after them because they are physically or mentally disabled.

  • Carer's Allowance

    Carer's Allowance Unit, Mail Handling Site A, Wolverhampton, , WV98 2AB

    Telephone: 0345 608 4321, or textphone/minicom for deaf people on 0345 604 5312

    Description: Carer's Allowance is a taxable benefit to help people that look after someone with care and support needs.

  • Charity Search

    Charity Search, 25 Portview Road, Avonmouth Bristol, BS11 9LD

    Telephone: 0117 982 4060

    Description: Charity Search provides a free service that helps older people in financial need find the support that may be available to them from a variety of charitable sources.

  • Cold Weather Payments

    Description: Cold Weather Payments are intended to help towards extra heating costs during very cold weather.

  • Community Care Grants

    Telephone: 0800 952 0091

    Description: Since 1 April 2013 Community Care Grants have no longer been available from the government's Social Fund, but there is an alternative from the council.

  • Contact a Family

    1 Siward Road, Wandsworth, London, SW17 0LA

    Telephone: 020 8947 5260

    Description: Contact a Family offers support, advice and information to parents and carers of children with any special need or disability as well as professionals working with families.

  • Council Tax discounts and exemptions

    Council Tax Services, PO Box 65962, London , SW18 9HN

    Telephone: 020 8871 8081 (24 hour self-service line, with a call-back option)

    Description: Some properties can get a discount on the amount of Council Tax they need to pay, and some might be exempt from paying any Council Tax, including some people with disabilities or social care needs.

  • Crisis Loans

    Telephone: 0800 952 0091

    Description: Since 1 April 2013 Crisis Loans have no longer been available from the government's Social Fund, but there is an alternative from the council.

  • Department for Work and Pensions

    Description: The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare and pension policy in the UK, including benefits and the state pension.

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