Accessing benefits
There are lots of organisations across Wiltshire, large and small, that provide guidance and advice on money matters.
Find out about council tax, housing benefit, help in a crisis and more.
For more information visit Council tax and benefits.
Job centre advisors are a good source of information.
For more information visit Jobcentre Plus (opens new window).
Citizen's Advice advisors are specially trained to offer personal, confidential advice on all sorts of issues and challenges. Including:
- Accessing benefits
- Help with debts or financial planning
- Help and advice about letters you receive that you do not understand or that worry you
- Legal concerns or challenges
For more information visit Citizen's Advice (opens new window).
National Government have a central website with the most accurate and up-to-date information on all kinds of benefits and monetary supports. Including:
- Blind person's allowance
- Carer's allowance
- Personal Independence Payment
They also have helpful tools like:
- Benefits calculator
- Complaints procedures
For more information visit GOV.UK: Carers and disability benefits (opens new window).
Contact a family are a registered national charity committed to supporting families of young people with all disabilities. They have an advice line staff Monday-Friday 9.30am to 5pm. Their advisors offer support and guidance on:
- Benefits and sources of financial help
- Parent/carer support groups
- Aids and equipment you may be entitled to
Call them on 0808 808 3555 or use family helpline (opens new window).
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