There are many different benefits available, depending on your needs and your circumstances. But you may not know what you are entitled to, or how to apply for a benefit, or what to do if you think you have been unfairly turned down for a benefit. This leaflet explains how the benefits system works prior to the changes in April 2004.
You can download the PDF from the Community Legal Advice website using the link below:
Contents
Welfare Benefits
Welfare Benefits
- 01. Introduction
- 02. What benefits and tax credits are available?
- 03. Who can claim?
- 04. Where to claim?
- 05. How to claim?
- 06. If you want to challenge a benefit decision
- 07. If you want to challenge a tax credit decision
- 08. How do I appeal against a decision?
- 09. If you think you've been badly treated
- 10. The Human Rights Act
- 11. Further Help
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