BENEFITS
Could
you
benefit?
It might surprise you to
know you do not have to be
out of work to receive benefit.
Many thousands of people in the
borough who work are receiving
it, including housing benefit and
council tax support.
I
n fact, the latest government
figures (via gov.uk) show a quarter
of all the people who could
claim benefit are not claiming.
The average amount of housing
benefit such people miss out on
each year is said to be up to £3,000
each. To check if you can claim go to
www.ealing.gov.uk/housingbenefit
and find out if you are one of those
people missing out.
HOUSING BENEFIT CHANGE
It is expected from 28 March that a
national system called Universal Credit
will replace housing benefit for most
people living in Ealing. However,
pensioners and families with more than
two children would still need to claim
housing benefit through Ealing Council.
Council tax support applications are
not due to change. If you need help
with council tax, you need to apply
with Ealing Council.
STRUGGLING? TAKE CONTROL
OF YOUR MONEY
Having trouble paying your rent
and council tax, or have other
debts? Contact the council’s local
welfare assistance team for a
free and confidential, one-to-one
appointment to help you with things
like budgeting and other financial
advice. To find out more, email
[email protected]
MORE INFO
n Make a claim by
applying online at
www.ealing.gov.uk/
housingbenefit
n If
you do not have access to
internet, visit local libraries or
the customer service centre at
Perceval House 14-16 Uxbridge
Road, Ealing W5 2HL where free
internet access is provided
n If you need assistance to make
a new online claim go to your
local Jobcentre or Perceval House
customer service centre.
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