If you would like to check that you are receiving the correct welfare benefits or need help with forms contact our Money Matters advice service.
If you want to apply for housing benefit, council tax reduction or council tax discount you can complete our online application form.
If you want to report a change of circumstances, you can download and print the Change of Circumstances form. You can also email or phone the Benefits and council tax call centre who will be able to help you.
You can use the handy online benefit calculator to work out if you may be entitled to housing and/or council tax benefit.
However if you or your partner is self employed or a student, your benefit is calculated in a different way. For more information contact your Benefits and council tax call centre.
A lot of changes to the welfare benefits system will be taking place over the next year. These changes are as a result of the UK Government’s Welfare Reform Act. To find out more about how these changes will affect you please go to our Benefits are changing with welfare reform page.
