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claiming benefits
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To claim a benefit you will need to contact the relevant Government organisation. All addresses of local offices can be found in the phone book or call in at your local Citizens Advice Bureau.
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DWP (Department for Work and Pensions) |
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Inland Revenue |
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Health Authority |
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Local Authority (Local Council). |
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when visiting any of the above organisations you will need to take with you evidence of who you are, for example:
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P60 |
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Wage slip
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Bank account details, including statements
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Driving licence
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Passport
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Utility bill
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Tenancy agreement or letter from landlord
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For homeless young people aged 18 and under you will also need a letter of estrangement stating that you are no longer able to live at home and have little or no income. Contact Connexions for further details – see www.connexions.gov.uk. |
You will need to show:
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Who you are
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Where you live
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What income and savings you have.
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Remember, it is essential that the information you provide is accurate. You can be fined for providing inaccurate information.
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case study
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Mr G wanted to find out what his new benefit entitlements would be as he'd just got a job. He'd previously been unemployed, and had received Income Support, Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit. His new job would pay £12,250 p.a. Also his partner was going to be moving in and paying rent- she earned £9,000 p.a. Although not entitled to any benefits the CAB advised him to check with the Inland Revenue whether they were eligible for Working Tax Credit.
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