Benefits advice
Depending on your circumstances, you may be entitled to certain benefits and allowances.
Ensure you are receiving your full benefit entitlements by:
- visiting the benefit information centre at your court
- speaking to one of our financial well-being managers who provide financial checks and benefit advice
- talking to your court managers who are trained to give benefit advice
For more information download our welfare benefits leaflet.
For a detailed questionnaire to help you or your family with a wider range of benefits and tax credits visit Directgov.
Our leaflet 'Benefit changes, are you ready?’ has more information on the changes the government introduced to the benefit system in April 2013 as part of the Welfare Reform Act.
Benefits and allowances
Pension credit
If your income is below the minimum level set by the government you may be entitled to a Pension Credit Guarantee Credit. If you are entitled to this payment, you will automatically have entitlement to Housing and Council Tax Benefit.
You may also be entitled to some Pension Credit Guarantee Credit, if you are receiving Attendance Allowance or are caring for someone who is, even if your income is above the minimum level.
Attendance allowance
You may be eligible for this allowance if you are 65 or over and have any health problems that affect you significantly in your everyday life.
Disability living allowance
You may be eligible for this allowance if you are aged less than 65 and have any health problems or mobility difficulties that affect you significantly in your everyday life.
Housing benefit
Depending on your income and savings, you may be entitled to help with your rent. Please contact your local authority for further information and advice.
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Local Authority |
Phone number |
Website |
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Ashford Borough Council |
01233 331111 |
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Canterbury City Council |
01227 862 000 |
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Dartford Borough Council |
01322 343434 |
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Dover District Council |
01304 821199 |
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Maidstone Borough Council |
01622 602000 |
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Sevenoaks District Council |
01732 227000 |
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Shepway District Council |
01303 853000 |
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Swale Borough Council |
01795 417850 |
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Thanet District Council |
01843 577000 |
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Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council |
01732 844522 |
