DWP - Universal Credit and Finances

DWP - Universal Credit and Finances

Families on low income may be able to access other financial support.

In Work/out of work benefits such as Universal Credit (UC), Personal Independence Payments (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Carers Allowance (CA) and others

Families on low income and/or disability benefits may be entitled to cost of living payments

Families struggling to meet their rent may be able to get help through the Discretionary Housing Payments Scheme (DHP)

For more information please visit the www.gov.uk website.

Follow the links below for Benefits and Financial support.

• Universal Credit

• PIP

• DLA

• CA

For other benefits use the search function at gov.uk

• Cost of Living Payments

• Discretionary Housing Payments

Visit Benefits calculators to use an independent, free and anonymous benefits calculator to check what you could be entitled to.
This will give you an estimate of:

• the benefits you could get

• how much your benefit payments could be

• how your benefits will be affected if you start work or increase your hours

• how your benefits will be affected if your circumstances change - for example, if you have a child or move in with your partner

St Anns Advice centre:

St Anns Advice centre provides free confidential and impartial advice on a range of issues, including benefits, debt, employment and housing.

Website: https://stannsadvice.org.uk/  Tel: 0115 9506867

Employment & Benefits Advice Sessions at Family Hubs

Do you need help with benefits, employment, training, or childcare advice? Our DWP Family Community Work Coaches are here to support you at our weekly drop-in sessions.

We can help you with:

• Finding work
• Accessing training opportunities
• Child maintenance and childcare support
• Navigating benefits
• Resolving benefit difficulties

No appointment is needed, just come along for friendly, practical advice and guidance.

Drop-in sessions take place at:

• Mondays, 10am – 12pm: Meadows Family Hub, Kirkby Gardens, The Meadows, Nottingham, NG2 2HZ   Telephone 0115 8761320
   
• Tuesdays, 10am – 12pm: Hyson Green Family Hub , The Mary Potter Centre, 76 Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham, NG7 5HY  Telephone  07484559228
   
• Wednesdays, 10am – 12pm: Bestwood Family Hub,  Southglade Access Centre, Southglade Road, Bestwood, Nottingham NG5 5GU  Telephone 0115 8761890
   
• Thursdays, 10am – 12pm: Broxtowe Family Hub, 18 Strelley Road, Nottingham,  NG8 3AP Telephone 0115 8763888

Pop in to get the information and support you need.