Derby City Council Welfare Rights Team
Free, confidential welfare benefits advice for Derby residents, including claims, forms and appeals.
Benefits systems can feel confusing and exhausting, especially when money is already tight. Support like this can help you feel more informed and less alone with the process.
About this service
Derby City Council’s Welfare Rights service, managed by Derby Homes on the council’s behalf, offers free, confidential and independent advice on welfare benefits for Derby residents. Support includes checking benefit entitlement, help with claims, support to complete disability benefit forms and help with mandatory reconsiderations or tribunal appeals. This can be especially useful if you are unsure what you can claim, struggling with paperwork or trying to challenge a decision that does not feel right.
How they can help you
This service helps Derby residents understand benefits, make claims, complete forms and challenge decisions when they need extra support.
What to expect
You can contact Derby Advice for support with benefits, forms, appeals and appointments, including some community-based sessions.
Who it's for
People who live in Derby city, plus Derby Homes and Derby City Council employees.
Eligibility
Available to everyone who lives in Derby city, and to Derby Homes and Derby City Council employees.
Getting support
- Eligibility
- Available to everyone who lives in Derby city, and to Derby Homes and Derby City Council employees.
- Referral requirements
- You can contact this service directly without a referral.
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Report a Problem With This Listing
If any details look wrong or out of date, you can let the OneRoof team know here. Your report will go into an admin review queue and will not change the listing automatically.