Winter can put extra pressure on household budgets. If you're struggling with bills, food or debt, please contact our Welfare Benefits Advice Team. We can check you're receiving al...
Our Welfare, Benefit and Debt Advice service is here to help.
We can:
- Help you maximise your income and make sure you are getting all the benefits you are entitled to
- Help with applications for benefits
- Support you in challenging decisions to stop or change your benefits
- Apply for discretionary payments and grants to help with rent arrears, utility bills or food
- Help with applying for breathing space on your debts and creating a plan to get back on track
- Refer you for additional support if needed, such as food banks, counselling and more.

Arrears
If you’re finding it hard to make payments, please contact us as soon as possible. We can help!

Benefits
Due to the increased cost of living, even people who are in work may be entitled to a top up of benefits. To find out if you are eligible for any help, please use the EntitledTo Calculator.
Find out more about Universal Credit.

Debt help
If you’re finding it hard to make payments, please contact us as soon as possible. We can help!
Money Matters
Money matters – May 2026
Did you know that the Limited Capability for Work-Related Activity (LCWRA) rate changed in April 2026? Your Universal Credit (UC) now has two different LCWRA Elemen...
Money matters – February 2026
What’s changed in the government’s budget, and what could it mean for you? On 26 November 2025, the government announced some changes to benefits and wages in th...
