Benefits

Please bear with us as this section is currently being updated to take into account changes to the benefit system that came into effect on 27 October 2008.

Benefits can be confusing, whether it is finding out about your entitlements, applying for them or finding out what to do if you have been refused benefit.

The information in this section has been provided by Welfare Rights Advice Line (Mental Health) who provide advice to any adult mental health service users who are usually resident in Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland. Carers or staff working for organisations are also welcome to phone.

Use the links on the left for a brief overview of the main benefits that you may be able to claim. You can also find some further information on a few common benefit situations, benefit factsheets or links to other useful sites giving benefits information.