Keeping well in Rotherham

Financial Advice

Council Tax Reductions

For people on the lowest incomes, automatic Council Tax Reductions are awarded to support them through the winter period. If you are affected by these reductions, you will be contacted by the Council Tax team at the Council.

If you are having difficulty making payments, please contact the Council as soon as possible.

The Council Tax team will be able to offer you advice to help you to manage your payments or claim a reduction, discount or exemption on your bill.

Go online to www.rotherham.gov.uk/council-tax

Other Financial Support

People on low incomes may be able to get housing benefit, discretionary housing payments and council tax support from Rotherham Council.

All schemes will depend on your current circumstances.

Housing Income Support Team

Support for Council Tenants

Email: housingincomesupport@rotherham.gov.uk

Telephone: 01709 336009

Rotherham Council Advocacy and Appeals Service

Specialist benefit and debt advice service.

Telephone: 01709 255526

RotherFed Making Our Money Go Further

Visit the RotherFed website

Telephone Claire: 07398013796

Telephone Karen: 07398013824

Step Change

Debt charity offering free debt advice and money management.

Visit the Step Change website

Telephone: 0800 138 1111

Turn2Us

Provide information and financial support.

Visit the Turn2Us website   

Telephone: 0808 802 2000

MoneyHelper

Money and pensions guidance.

Visit the MoneyHelper website  

Telephone: 0800 1387777

Telephone: 07701 342744 (WhatsApp)

Yorkshire Water

If you’re struggling to pay your water bills, there’s immediate short term and longer-term schemes you can apply for.

Visit the Yorkshire Water website   

Telephone: 0345 1299 299