Welfare rights
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Benefits advice toolkit

Benefits-toolkit

Thousands of people are missing out on benefits they may be entitled to – are you?

This website gives very general guidance about the benefits that are available, and should only be used as a checklist for potential entitlement to benefits. It is not intended to be fully comprehensive. In most cases more information will be necessary.

Read the sections which seem to fit your situation. You may find more than one section applies to you, so read all the relevant parts. Refer to the “HELP!” section – this gives details of where to claim, and get more advice.

Click the corresponding links in the right hand panel for a downloadable document


Low income
There are a wide range of benefits for people who are on a low income – whether working or not.

Unemployed
Benefits for people who are unemployed.

Incapable of work
Benefits for people who are unable to work due to sickness or disability.

Disability
Disability benefits are paid to severely disabled people in recognition of the extra expenses caused by disability. Disability benefits are paid in addition to other benefits and may also increase entitlement to others.

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Carers
Benefits for people who are caring for a severely disabled person.

Maternity & bringing up children
General information about benefits and other help during pregnancy, after the birth and bringing up children.

Bereavement
Benefits for people who have been bereaved.

Health Benefits
Help with the cost of NHS charges.

Help!
Useful contacts for Southampton Residents.


Last updated: 3 December 2008

Southampton City Council, Civic Centre, Southampton, SO14 7LY - email gateway@southampton.gov.uk - tel 023 8022 3855 - minicom 023 8083 2798