Boost Your Income
Income and benefits can be overwhelming if you are unaware of what is available to you. We want to help you boost your income in four easy-to-follow steps.
To get started, click on each of the steps provided.
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10-Minute Benefit Check
You can visit the EntitledTo or Turn2Us websites to use their Online Benefit Calculators - or if you need help - contact the Income & Support Team. If the calculation highlights any missing benefits, you can make the claims. If you need help doing so, contact your Income Officer.
Visit our Universal Credit page for more details on checking you are receiving the correct benefits.
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10-Minute Grant Search
Complete a grant search on Turn2Us, or contact our Income & Support Team, and we will complete the searches with you.
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Reduce Your Household Bills
Check with your local council that you have been charged for the correct band and ensure that you claim the 25% single-person discount if you live alone or are a single-parent household.
Visit our Energy Savings page for tips on reducing energy costs.
Cancel any unused memberships or subscriptions that you don’t use.
If you need help with your Council Tax or other bills, you can self-refer to RAISE or contact the Income & Support team.
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Discretionary Housing Benefit
A discretionary housing payment is an award made by the Housing Benefit Department on a case-by-case basis.
You can request one-off payments to help resolve a situation you are currently experiencing, or you can ask for a weekly shortfall to be covered by this award to enable you to manage your tenancy more easily.
You can apply online under the Discretionary Housing Benefit application with your local Council - or if you need help - the Income & Support Team can do this with you.