Benefits advice

Advice on Benefits is offered in the Drop-in Centre at the LJMC. 

It is not necessary to make an appointment for this service. However, the Benefits Advisor is not in the centre every day so we recommend that you call the Telephone Helpline to check her availability before making a special trip. 

If you are unable to visit the LJMC in person, please call the Telephone Helpline.

General Advice: Citizens Advice Online independent advice
Debt Advice

0800 280 2816
Immediate debt advice
Directgov Government guide to all public services including benefits, disability rights and support for carers.
Benefit Checker

0808 802 2000
A service which helps people access the money available to them.

Benefit Enquiry Line

0800 882 200 for advice on benefits for disabled people, Carers Allowance, bereavement benefits and Industrial Injuries Benefit.

0800 055 6688 to claim Employment and Support Allowance, Jobseekers Allowance and Income Support.
Macmillan Cancer Support

Benefits helpline: 0808 801 0304
Mon-Fri: 10.00-17.00
Find out what benefits are available to you.

Employment Advice ACAS

Helpline: 0845 747 4747
For employers and employees who are involved in an employment dispute or are seeking information on employment rights and rules. The Helpline provides clear, confidential, independent and impartial advice to assist the caller in resolving issues in the workplace.
Turn2us A service which helps people access the money available to them. Includes an online benefits calculator.

 

Grants and other sources of help

Macmillan Grants

A Macmillan grant is a one-off payment for adults, young people or children with cancer, to cover a wide range of practical needs. Grants are means-tested and are made through a health or social care professional, such as a social worker, district nurse, or a Macmillan nurse. Staff in the LJMC Drop-in Centre can also help with your application. [more...]

Willow Foundation

A national charity that provides special days for seriously ill 16-40 year olds. Special days aim to give patients a break from the stress and difficult realities of diagnosis and treatment. [more...]

 

 

Last updated: December 19, 2012

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