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Help and advice with benefits and finance

Apply for financial support to help you with your Council Tax...

Council Tax Reduction Scheme

Council Tax Reduction is a local scheme designed to help people on low incomes pay their Council Tax.

Council Tax Reduction Hardship

Extra payments if Council Tax Reduction does not cover your full bill and you are struggling to pay the difference.

Council Tax discount/exemption

Check if you are eligible to reduce your Council Tax bill. You may be entitled to a discount or exemption.

Apply for financial support to help you with housing and living costs...

Universal Credit

A means-tested benefit to help meet basic living costs, for working age people who are on low income or are out of work.

Pension Credit

Extra money to help meet basic living and housing costs if you’re over state pension age and on a low income.

Housing Benefit

Help towards your rent if you have reached state pension age or you’re in supported, sheltered or temporary housing.

Household Support Fund

A small payments grant that supports vulnerable households to meet daily needs such as food, clothing, and utilities.

Discretionary Housing Payment

Extra payments if Universal Credit does not cover your full rent and you are struggling to pay the difference.

Benefits calculator

Entitledto provides a free online benefits calculator. Check you are claiming all the benefits and support available to you.

Do you need emergency welfare assistance...

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Emergency Welfare Resettlement Assistance

They provide residents with essential items of furniture, goods or clothing they need.

Emergency Welfare Crisis Assistance

They help to keep you and your family stay safe and well after a crisis, disaster or unexpected emergency.

Apply for a grant or low cost loan...

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Just Credit Union

Visit the Just Credit Union website to find out about low interest loans.

FAIRshare Credit Union

Visit the FAIRshare Credit Union website to find out about low interest loans.

Turn2Us

Visit the Turn2Us website to search for charitable grants.

GOV.UK

Visit the GOV.UK website to find out about budget loans (no interest).

Better homes loan

Improve your property and reduce your energy bills.

Need advice on managing your debt...

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National Debtline

Visit the National Debtline website for advice and guidance on managing debt.

Step Change Debt Charity

Visit the National Debtline website for advice and guidance on managing debt.

Citizens Advice Telford

Citizens Advice Telford run free, confidential debt advice sessions around the borough.

GOV.UK

Visit the GOV.UK website for advice and guidance on managing debt.