be on top of benefits

Use our step by step guide to working out what benefits you may be entitled to, and how to apply.

Council Tax Benefit is changing from April 2013

Find out how these benefit changes might affect you.

Housing Benefit is also changing from April 2013

Find out how these changes might affect you

Don't forget, you can also register to view your applications details and award letters online.

Step 1 - Check your entitlement and apply online
Use the online benefits calculator to see what Housing and Council Tax Benefit may be available to you, then apply online

Step 2 - View your application details
Use our self service facility to keep track of the benefit payments you are entitled to, and view the income details on which your application is based

Step 3 - Report a changes in your circumstances
Report changes in your circumstances online so that you continue to receive the right payments at the right time

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backdating benefit claims
benefit appeals
benefit fraud investigation
benefit overpayments
benefit renewal
changes to housing benefit from april 2013
council tax - account enquiries
council tax charges, banding, and reductions
council tax exemptions
current benefit claim
discretionary housing payments
housing benefit if you are under 35
local housing allowance
new benefits claim
paperless billing