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Supporting people who are struggling financially

We are committed to providing help, advice and support to all those who are struggling financially.

If you have a money related concern (particularly if you have had a reduction in hours, been put on statutory sick pay or been made redundant) it is important that you contact our Housing team urgent and request that a referral is made to our Income Support Team.

Benefits

If you need to make a Universal Credit Claim please see the ‘how to’ videos:

Universal Credit full service overview - June 2017 - YouTube

Checking Benefit Entitlement | Turn2us

For more information and support about benefits and how to claim them, please visit: Benefits – Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

For essential financial advice and support for managing money, tackling debt, and accessing benefits, please visit: Money matters – Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

 

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