Useful links relating to debt & welfare benefits

Click on the appropriate link below to obtain the information you require.

Find out about the following sickness benefits that will not affect any other income or/and savings you receive

Disability Living Allowance (for a child)

Personal Independence Payment

Attendance Allowance 

Debt Advice

The following links will take you to organisations that will be happy to assist you with any detailed debt issues you may have.

• Payplan
• Citizens Advice
• Step change
• Community Law Service (CLS)
• National Debtline

Calculators

Would you like to know what welfare benefits you may be entitled to? Then try the Entitledto calculator. You may want to work out – what is your weekly budget?

Grants (Turn2us)

You may qualify for financial assistance by applying for a grant. Have a look at the Turn2us  website.

Savings & small low cost loans (Credit Union)

If you are in a financial position to save a small amount on a regular basis,  or would like to borrow a small loan with a very low interest rate, then contact Credit Union

Pensions

Would you like to know about …

• The basic state pension
• What’s your state pension age?
• What is Pension Credit?

If you would you like to talk to someone about your pension query, you could contact Pensionwise

 

Come to our drop-in service at the Wellingborough Library in the town centre and speak to our Benefits Advisor! We’re available on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 1pm to 4pm. You can receive help and advice about debts or/and benefits issues you may have.