Welfare rights
Ask a welfare rights officer
Send your question using the form below and we will reply as soon as possible.
We can give you general advice on:
- Social security benefit entitlement
- Debt concerns
- Employment rights
- Housing problems
Remember we can give you general advice only and may refer you to one of our advice centres for more detailed help.
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- Giving us as much information as possible
- Double checking that you have supplied us with your correct email address
If your query is urgent, please do not use this service. Please telephone your nearest welfare rights office instead.
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