Benefits Signposts
Everyone will be expected to know:
- Signposts for benefit advice
- 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;
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;
Benefit and welfare advice for single parents
- Shelter;
Advices on housing issues including housing benefit
- Scope/Dial Network;
Helps those with disabilities with benefits inquiries
- Law Centres;
Defends legal rights of those who can't afford a lawyer including welfare and disability rights
- Income MAX;
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