Help with benefits
We can help with general benefits advice for people with disabilities
Every year millions of pounds of welfare benefits are not claimed.
We help disabled people in Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes and Luton to claim over £1,000,000 every year.
Read what people have been saying about the disability benefits advice we provide:
“All very helpful with completing the PIP forms… and also the appeal forms and tribunal forms. Thanks to you I was successful”.
“Helpful and friendly”.
“We were helped to fill out the PIP form correctly first time and reduced our fears over getting it wrong”.
“Friendly and informative”.
“The benefits advisor that I saw was very helpful, and because of his help my husband was awarded Attendance Allowance”.
“Very informative and helpful”.
We can help with general benefits advice for people with disabilities and make appointments with the Benefits Advisors who can give more specific advice such as benefits checks and help with form filling:
- Carers allowance (CA)
- Disability Living Allowance (DLA) – for both children and adults
- Employment Support Allowance (ESA)
- Attendance allowance (AA)
- Personal Independence Payments (PIPs)
- Disability premiums Severe Disability Premium (SDP)
- Housing Benefit and council tax support
- Incapacity Benefit (IB)
- Tax Credits
- Jobseekers Allowance (JSA)
People with disabilities of any age including children who live in Bedford, Luton, Milton Keynes and across Bedfordshire may receive this free advice.
Do you need to speak to a Benefits Advisor?
Please contact us if you have a question or wish to make an appointment to see one of our benefits advisors.
Call the team on 01582 470970 or email us
Related pages:
Disability benefits you can apply for as a disabled person
If you’re disabled, you may be eligible for government benefits that can help with your cost of living. Our support team is here to help you to apply for disability benefits. We have specialist benefits advisors who can assist with a range of queries and help you to fill in benefits’ forms.
How to apply for PIP
Read all about claiming PIP in our quick guide. Our charity team can help you fill-in your application form and support you with choosing mobility equipment…
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