Aberdeen Welfare Rights
Details
Free, impartial and independent advice, information and support is available on all aspects of social security benefits, Revenue and Customs and tax credits benefits, for example:- Are you unsure of what you are entitled to?
- Do you need help claiming?
- Do you think your benefits or tax credits are wrong?
- Have you been turned down for a benefit or tax credit you think you are entitled to?
- Have you been awarded less (or more) benefit or tax credit than you think you are entitled to?
- Have your circumstances changed? eg. have you gone into or out of a hospital or care home; has your household changed; do you have more savings etc.
If we are unable to help, we can advise you on who can. Please ring us so we can find out the best way to take your query forward.
Our advice line 01224 523203 is open every morning between 9.30 and 12.30. If the line is busy, please leave a message and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.
We have a Welfare Rights Officer who is based in Cornhill Hospital. We hold fortnightly benefits surgeries in:
Sandilands Learning House, 20b Sandilands
Drive 01224 277547;
Seaton Community Flat, 14a Seaton Drive
01224 524209;
11a Printfield Walk 01224 276788.
Please contact the relevant telephone numbers for further details.
Frequently Asked Question(s)
- Are the deductions from my benefits related to what a non-dependent pays me for their keep?
- Are there any risks in asking for a higher rate of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Attendance Allowance?
- Can I claim Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Attendance Allowance if I live on my own and do not get any help?
- Can non-dependants claim Council Tax Benefit/Housing Benefit?
- Can students claim housing benefit or council tax benefit?
- Can the Welfare Rights service represent me at tribunal?
- Can welfare rights advise on things like matrimonial problems or wills?
- Do I still get money deducted from my housing benefit/council tax benefit claim if the non-dependant pays nothing for their keep?
- Does Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Attendance Allowance only cover physical difficulties?
- Does the money paid by non-dependants for their keep, count as income for the Council Tax Benefit/Housing Benefit claimant?
- How do I apply for a Discretionary Housing Payment?
- How does my War Pension affect my entitlement to Housing and/or Council Tax Benefit?
- How is Income Support calculated?
- How much financial help could I receive towards my rent and for how long?
- I am a student aged over 60. Will my student loan or grant be counted as income?
- I have a child who is disabled, can I claim Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for them?
- I have recently become unemployed. Can I get help with paying my rent/Council Tax ?
- I receive full Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit, but I am still struggling financially. Can I still get a Discretionary Housing Payment?
- I receive full Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit, but I am still struggling financially. Can I still get a Discretionary Housing Payment?
- If I am awarded Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Attendance Allowance indefinitely does this really mean for life?
- If I am over 65, can I get any money for my mobility?
- If I claim Disability Living Allowance (DLA) before I am 65 will it stop when I reach 65?
- If I get Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Attendance Allowance will my other benefits be reduced?
- My condition has been present for the last year, can my Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Attendance Allowance claim be backdated to cover this period?
- What are the advantages of claiming Attendance Allowance or Disability Living Allowance (DLA)?
- What happens to my Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Attendance Allowance if I go into hospital or residential care?
- What is a Discretionary Housing Payment?
- What is a Discretionary Housing Payment?
- What is Disability Living Allowance?
- What is Income Support?
- What is Pension Credit?
- What is the difference between Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance?
- What sort of help can the Welfare Rights Service give me?
- What sort of help can the Welfare Rights Service give me?
- What type of care needs are considered when assessing a claim for Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Attendance Allowance?
- Where can I find out information on benefits?
- Where can I go to speak to someone about my benefits?
- Who decides if I will qualify for a Discretionary Housing Payment?
- Who is eligible to claim Carers Allowance?
- Who is entitled to apply for a Discretionary Housing Payment?
- Who is entitled to Income Support?
- Why can't I get housing benefit if I am a student?
- Will I still be entitled to claim attendance allowance if I receive free personal care?
- Will I still be entitled to free personal care if I own my own home, have savings and a private pension?

