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Get help to buy food and milkCheck if you are missing out on free milk, fruit and vegetables Test and Trace Support Payment Financial help if you are self-isolating due Coronavirus Self-Isolation Payment Privacy Notice Find out about isolation payments First Right of AppropriationHow you can exercise the right to stay in control of your money Benefits New ClaimHousing Benefit and Council Tax Support new claim Council Tax Support SchemeInformation about the Scheme which came into effect in 2013 Temporary Absence from HomeIf you are going to be absent from home let us know Appointee and Form of AuthorityAppoint someone to deal with your benefits for you Backdating Benefits and SupportWe can backdate your benefit claim.Benefit CapsThere is a limit on the amount of benefit you can get Benefit OverpaymentsIn most cases overpayments will have to be paid back Change of CircumstancesLet us know of any changes within 4 weeks Discretionary Housing PaymentsMake a claim for extra help towards your housing costs Home VisitsRequest a home visit if you need help claiming benefits Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support Forms and LeafletsFind various forms and leaflets relating to benefits Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support AppealsAppeal your Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support decision How many Bedrooms do you need?Too many spare bedrooms can affect your Benefit Local Housing AllowanceHousing Benefit for people who rent a property in the private sector Non-dependant DeductionOther adults in your household are expected to contribute to your rent Personal Independence Payments (PIP)You could get extra help if you have an illness, disability or mental health condition Reporting FraudReport fraud against the council Revenues and Benefits Online AccountSign up for an account to manage your Council Tax, Benefits or Business Rates Student ClaimsYou may be entitled to Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support

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