Benefit Advice

We can offer assistance with Benefit Checks, Benefit Applications, Mandatory Reconsideration and Benefit Appeals

In order for us to help you with any benefit related query make sure that you have all the paperwork and personal information with you that you will need. If you are unsure what you may need please do call the CommuniCare office before you come and we will advise you of what to bring.

Benefit Checks

If you would like to check your benefit entitlements, we recommend the following websites:

Benefit Check Website: turn2us

Benefit Check Website: entitledto

For UNIVERSAL CREDIT – use the Universal Benefit Calculator at: Universal Credit Calculator

Before starting any benefits check there is certain information you will need to know.

Please click on the link below to download these questions. Download Benefit Questions

Please check to see what documents you will need to bring with you. Download Checklist

PIP Forms

We can help complete PIP forms To help us to help you, before visiting the Advice Centre for help with these forms:

  1. For the PIP form you need to call 0800 917 2222 to request it. We cannot do this for you.
  2. Once you receive the form, read the form through so you understand what questions we need to ask.
  3. Gather any medical evidence you have and bring it with you.
  4. Bring a complete list of any prescription medication you are taking.
  5. Bring the names and details of any medical professional who are supporting you.
  6. Keep a diary of your daily routine and how your medical condition affects you.

This information is ESSENTIAL – we cannot complete the form without it

UNIVERSAL CREDIT

Universal Credit has replaced the following benefits: Income Support, Income based JSA, Income based ESA, Housing Benefit, Child Tax Credit, Working Tax Credit.

How Much Universal Credit Will You Get? Click the link to see a summary of how to work out your UC: Working-out-Universal-Credit-Amount

Follow the instructions on this website to work out what you should get: How Much UC Will I Get? 

Making an application for Universal Credit:. Apply for UC

NB: All correspondence will be through your Universal Credit journal. You must access your UC account regularly and ensure all actions are completed. Failure to do this may result in your money being stopped and potentially your account being closed.

If you cannot manage an online UC account, you will need to make a telephone claim. The UC claim number is 0800 328 5644

Basic Details on How To Apply for Universal Credit can be seen here: Applying-for-Universal-Credit