Welfare rights
Welfare Rights
Thousands of people in Derbyshire are missing out on benefits that are theirs by right.
Sometimes the system does not make it easy for you to understand the rules about benefits or how to claim the benefits you can get.
Derbyshire County Council's Welfare Rights Team can help with advice and can take on any representation that you may need.
Are you missing out?
This information explains some of the benefits that you may be able to get, and how to claim them. It includes details of how to fill in claim forms and tells you how some benefits can increase those you already get, or help you to get other benefits for the first time.
You can phone the Benefits Helpline on 0845 1202985 Monday to Friday between 11am and 4.30pm or email us at welfarerights@derbyshire.gov.uk
You may also like to look at our information on benefits for carers.
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