Further Advice and Welfare Support
Last updated | 21/02/2008
Getting More Information on Housing and Council Tax Benefit
If you require a further explanation of any area of Housing and Council Tax Benefit or should you have any concerns or questions regarding the level of assistance you are receiving, want to know if you will qualify for Housing and Council Tax Benefit or would like to know about any other Government Welfare Benefits which you may be entitled to, please do not hesitate to contact us directly.
For full details of how to contact us, 'Click Here'.
The Department For Work and Pensions
The Department for Work and Pensions (or DWP as sometimes referred to), are the Government agency who administer welfare benefits other than Housing and Council Tax Benefit.
If you currently receive Housing and/or Council Tax Benefit, this may be because you qualify for certain DWP benefits. There may be other DWP benefits that you may be entitled to, whether or not you currently receive Housing and/or Council Tax Benefit.
To find out more on the Department for Work and Pensions and the benefit schemes and initiatives which they operate, visit www.dwp.gov.uk
HM Revenue and Customs
Depending on your circumstances, you may qualify for Child Tax Credit and/or Working Tax Credit. Both Credits are administered by HM Revenue and Customs.
For more information, visit www.hmrc.gov.uk/taxcredits/
Jobcentre Plus
Jobcentre Plus is an agency of the Department for Work and Pensions. Jobcentre Plus can provide support to customers who are unemployed and provide assistance to customers to help them return to work. For more information on the service which Jobcentre Plus provides, visit www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/JCP/
Citizen's Advice Bureau
The Citizen's Advice Bureau offers help and support on a wide range of subjects. For more information on the Citizen's Advice Bureau, visit www.citizensadvice.org.uk.
The local office for the Perth and Kinross Area is based at:
4-12 New Row
Perth
PH1 5QB
Tel: 01738 624301
Welfare Rights - Perth and Kinross Council
Perth and Kinross Council have a team dedicated to providing advice and support on Welfare Rights. To contact the Welfare Rights Team call 01738 646830 or email: welfarerights@pkc.gov.uk
Rights Advice Scotland
For more information on help and support available, visit www.rascot.org.uk
