Managing the cost of living
Find information and support to help you manage the rising cost of living
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NHS Healthy Start – get help to buy healthy food and milk
Check if you are missing out on free milk, fruit and vegetables
First Right of Appropriation
How you can exercise the right to stay in control of your money
Benefits New Claim
Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support new claim
Council Tax Support Scheme
Information about the Scheme which came into effect in 2013
Temporary Absence from Home
If you are going to be absent from home let us know
Appointee and Form of Authority
Appoint someone to deal with your benefits for you
Backdating Benefits and Support
We can backdate your benefit claim.
Benefit Caps
There is a limit on the amount of benefit you can get
Benefit Overpayments
In most cases overpayments will have to be paid back
Change of Circumstances
Let us know of any changes within 4 weeks
Discretionary Housing Payments
Make a claim for extra help towards your housing costs
Home Visits
Request a home visit if you need help to claim benefits
Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support Forms and Leaflets
Find various forms and leaflets relating to benefits
Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support Appeals
Appeal your Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support decision
How many Bedrooms do you need?
Too many spare bedrooms can affect your Benefit
Local Housing Allowance
Housing Benefit for people who rent a property in the private sector
Non-dependant Deduction
Other 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 Fraud
Report fraud against the council
Revenues and Benefits Online Account
Manage your Council Tax, Benefits or Business Rates online
Student Claims
You may be entitled to Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support
Help to manage the cost of living
Links to resources that could help you with managing the rise in the cost of living