Key organisations helping with benefits

There are several benefits managed by Mole Valley District Council which you may be able to apply for, including Council Tax Reduction, Housing Benefit and Discretionary Housing Payments. Further details and eligibility criteria can be found on their website, as well as contact details for managing your claim.

Telephone: 01306 885001 Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm.

Email enquiry:  info@molevalley.gov.uk

Address: Mole Valley District Council, Pippbrook, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1SJ.

Computers are available in their reception area to help you access their website and to make online payments. If you need assistance, their receptionist will be happy to help.

There are several benefits managed by Surrey County Council which you may be able to apply for. Further details and eligibility criteria can be found on their website.

The Gov.uk website has a range of information about benefits. Information includes: managing an existing benefit, payment or claim; benefits if you are looking to work or are temporarily unable to work; benefits if you are disabled or have a health condition; and much more.

Turn 2 Us has an easy-to-use benefit calculator to check your entitlement for benefits here. You can also see whether you would be better-off switching to Universal Credit from your existing benefits. There is a helpful grant search tool to see if extra support is available for you.

Money Helper is a government service that covers a wide range of benefit and money issues and can offer advice. It includes the Money Advice Service, Pension Wise and the Pensions Advisory Service.