Financial Wellbeing & Benefits Advice

Helping with all aspects of Benefits Advice and Financial Wellbeing.

We can help with applying for benefits, including non-means tested such as:

• Personal Independence Payment
• Attendance Allowance
• Disability Living Allowance

And means tested benefits, such as:

• Pension Credit
• State Pension
• Employment Support Allowance
• Universal Credit
• Limited Capability for work and work-related activity
• Carer’s Allowance
• Winter Fuel Payments
• Housing Benefit
• Council Tax Reductions

We can also support you with filling out forms and help applying for concessions, budgeting advice, signposting to external debt organisations and help with applying for all types of grants.

Yes, our Benefits Officer will complete the forms with you. For Attendance Allowance, we can submit the form online on your behalf. For other benefits, we will ensure the forms are completed accurately and either submitted online or by post, depending on the benefit and your preference. If you would prefer to use paper forms, we are happy to support you with that option as well.

No, we are not able to represent you at an appeal or tribunal. However, we can submit a Mandatory Reconsideration and support you through the process. If further appeal is needed, we can signpost you to organisations that can help.

Yes, we can carry out a full benefits check to help you understand what you may be entitled to based on your personal circumstances.

Yes, we can help with new claims, problems with existing claims, and understanding things like the UC journal, work commitments, and LCW/LCWRA assessments.

Yes, we can support you in applying for Pension Credit and make sure you’re receiving all the additional support you may be eligible for.

No, support can be provided over the phone, via video call, or in person depending on what suits you best.

We can help with researching potential grants, understanding eligibility for discounts and concessions, and finding practical solutions for managing bills and expenses.

Yes, we can help you research and apply for grants you may be eligible for based on your financial situation and health needs.

Whilst we don’t offer in-depth debt advice, we can provide basic budgeting support and signpost you to specialist debt advice services if needed.

Yes, we can explore ways to reduce your energy, water, and other household bills by applying for discounts, switching tariffs, or applying for schemes such as the Warm Home Discount.

No, you do not need to be on benefits to access financial wellbeing support. We work with a range of clients with different financial situations

No, we do not complete Blue Badge applications. However, we can provide guidance and signpost you to the appropriate organisations that offer this support, depending on the area you live in.