Links to other benefits and sources of advice
Other benefits
This is a list of websites that may prove useful in the search for other benefits:
- The Pension Service - for details of winter fuel payments and pension credits
- Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs - for information about Child Tax Credits
- Citizens Advice - for general advice on a range of issues
- Direct.gov - for general advice on benefits
The Department for Work and Pensions have produced a set of films in British
Sign Language
Direct Gov
This link will take you to an external website...
for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, giving basic
information about different benefits available. The first four films give information
about different benefits, and the fifth film explains how to make a claim if you are
eligible.
- Benefits Adviser Service
Direct Gov
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- as part of the Department for Work and Pension's commitment to improving the access customers have to its services, the Department has developed the online Benefits Adviser service. This provides customers with information and entitlement advice on 28 benefits, pensions and credits. By answering some straightforward questions about your circumstances, you can find out which benefits you may be entitled to and information on how to claim.
For more advice
Independent advice can be obtained from the following local organisations:
Abingdon Citizens Advice Bureau
The Old Abbey House
Abbey Close
Abingdon
OX14 3JD
Telephone: 01235 521894
Wantage Independent Advice Centre
16 Market Place
Wantage
OX12 8AE
Telephone: 01235 765348
The Abingdon Bridge
27 Bridge Street
Abingdon
OX14 3HN
Telephone: 01235 522375
Last reviewed: 11 - 04 - 2013