1. Benefits and help if on low income.
It is important to make sure that you are receiving all the financial support that you are entitled to.
To double-check your benefits entitlement, you can use:
the > Turn 2 Us benefits calculator (https://benefits-calculator.turn2us.org.uk)
or the > Entitled To benefits calculator (https://www.entitledto.co.uk)
Some benefits will mean that claimants may be eligible for any future support from the Government, so it is worth starting a claim as soon as possible.
Universal Credit
If you require help with claiming Universal Credit, you can contact the Help to Claim phone service on 0800 144 8444 (Monday – Friday 8am to 6pm).
Help filling in forms and appeals.
Should you require any specialist benefits advice, such as help with form filling or benefits appeals, you can > contact a local Social Welfare Advice organisation to request their support. (http://www.advicelocal.uk)
Charitable Grants
Constituents can search for charitable grants using the > Turn 2 Us grants search tool. (https://www.turn2us.org.uk/grants-search)
(NB - Most grant applications need to be made by a registered Voluntary and Community-based organisation.)
You can search for local charities who may be able to support your application by using the above link to Advice Local. (http://www.advicelocal.uk)
Citizens Advice
The Citizens Advice provides informative > self-help resources on benefits. (https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits)
Gov UK advice
Generally, you can access the UK Government's advice on benefits using the gov.uk website > UK Government Benefits advice. (https://www.gov.uk/browse/benefits)
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