Benefits Signposts

• The Department for Work and Pensions;

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions

Main website for benefit information and claims.

• Jobcentre Plus,

https://www.gov.uk/contact-jobcentre-plus

Main contact for benefit claims- lists specific contact numbers for particular benefits

• Citizens Advice Bureau;

www.adviceguide.org.uk

Contains advice not only on benefits but on money related issues and is specific to the location.

• Local council;

www.gov.uk/find-your-local-council

Provides information on claiming benefits in your local area

• Gingerbread;

www.gingerbread.org.uk

Benefit and welfare advice for single parents

• Shelter;

www.shelter.org.uk

Advices on housing issues including housing benefit

• Scope/Dial Network;

www.scope.org.uk

Helps those with disabilities with benefits inquiries

• Law Centres;

www.lawcentres.org.uk

Defends legal rights of those who can't afford a lawyer including welfare and disability rights

• Income MAX;

www.incomemax.co.uk

Community Interest Company that advises and supports households in the UK on benefits, debt and saving money

• The Site,

http://www.thesite.org/money/benefits/income-support-explained-9194.html

Advice website for young people that includes a comprehensive section on benefits and how to claim them