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

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.

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