Proof you need to provide to support your benefit claim
Find out which proofs we need to see when you make a new benefit claim, or make changes to your benefit claim
Help and support
Apply for emergency financial help, make a benefits appeal and find out where to get benefits advice
Before you claim
How to send us proof to support your benefit claim
When providing proof to support your benefit claim, it's best to send them to us by email.
Extra help with benefits
Apply for a discretionary payment
If you already claim benefits and need extra help to pay your Council Tax, home removal costs or rent in advance, our discretionary payments could help
Get emergency help with food, energy bills and other essentials
If you need extra help to get essentials you can't live without, our Local Discretionary Social Fund could help
Get help with online services from digital advisers
Visit our Customer Service Centre if you need help with our online Benefits services
Self Isolation payment
Apply for a support payment if you have been told by NHS Test and Trace to self-isolate.
Benefit appeals
Appeal against a benefit decision
If you disagree with a decision we've made about your benefit claim, you can challenge it
Welfare rights
Your welfare rights
Contact our Welfare Rights team to make sure you don't miss out on money that you can claim as benefits
Benefits advice and training
Find out about the welfare rights training courses we offer, and the benefits advice you can get from other organisations online.
Benefit claim forms
Download forms for benefit claims
If you don't want to complete a benefits form online, you can download and print a paper form instead.
Download forms for landlords or third parties
If you don't want to complete a benefits form online, you can download and print a paper copy here