Benefits
There are numerous national welfare benefits available
to financially assist those on a low income or have children
or are over pensionable age or who are unable to work due
to an illness or disability. These Benefits are administered
by a number of different government departments which include the
Local Authority, The Department for Work and Pensions
and The Inland Revenue.
For the latest news regarding Housing and Council Tax
Benefit, please click on the link below:
Latest
News
When processing Housing and Council Tax Benefit we have a duty
to protect public funds and to protect your personal information
under the Data Protection Act. For more information, please
click on the link below:
Fair
Processing Statement and Fraud Notice
Local Authority
The Local Authority (your Local Council, i.e. Bromsgrove
District Council) is responsible for the administration of the
following Benefits:
Housing Benefit
Council Tax Benefit
Second Adult Rebate
Please click on the name of each Benefit to be re-directed to
another page on this site where you will be able to find more
information.
As well as these Benefits, help may be available with your
Council Tax in the form of discounts and exemptions. For more
information on these, please see out council tax
pages.
The council also administers certain grants for home
improvements.
Please see a list below of the organisation names and a list of
Benefits they administer. To find out more, you can click on
the name of the organisation and you will be directed to their
web site. This web page will open in a new window.
Other Organisations
The Department for Work
and Pensions (including The Job Centre Plus and The Pension
Service) 
Jobseekers Allowance
Employment and Support Allowance
Pension Credits
State
Retirement Pension
Attendance Allowance
Carers
Allowance
Disability Living Allowance
The Inland Revenue
Child
Benefit
Childrens Tax Credits
Working Tax Credits
For more links, please visit the useful links section.
