Advice agencies and useful links

You may find some of the advice agencies listed here useful. 

HM Revenue and Customs

HM Revenue and Customs give free advice about :

• Working Tax Credit     
• Child Tax Credit                   

For further details go to the HMRC website

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Jobcentre Plus

Jobcentre Plus is a part of the Department for Work and Pensions. It pays benefits to people of working age. For more information visit the DWP homepage, or Jobcentre Plus.

Pension Credit

You could receive extra money to top up your income every week.  Pension Credit is an entitlement for people aged 60 or over, paid by the Pension Service. 

Applying for Pension Credit

For more information call the Pension Credit helpline or visit the Pension Credit website or call the Pension Credit helpline on 0800 99 1234.  

Financial Support for Disabled People

There is a wide range of disability-related financial support, including benefits, tax credits, payments, grants and concessions.  For further information visit the Directgov website.

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA)

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) is an executive agency of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). As of 1 April 2009, the functions of The Rent Service (TRS) transferred to the Valuation Office Agency (VOA)

For further Information visit the VOA website.