Benefits
Information about entitlement to benefits can be found from a number of sources.
Department of Work and Pensions
The Department of Work and Pensions website provides lots of information including:
- What each of the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) agencies does and has responsibility for
- Fact sheets detailing the benefits available from the DWP
- Information on what is available to the different types of people who use DWP services
- General information on pensions
Age Concern
Age Concern Kingston-upon-Thames also provides free, confidential and impartial information and advice. This service can be offered in various settings including your own home, and covers benefits and money issues; housing; welfare and legal rights; maintaining independence; and access to other support services. They can also help to complete and submit forms for benefits. Please find a link below to their website or telephone 020 8942 8256.
Citizens Advice Bureau
You may also find it useful to contact the Citizens Advice Bureau or please see the link below for their Advice Guide Information.
Community Care Services
Our Community Care Services web pages can also provide you with information such as details of residential care in the Borough as well as contact details. Please see our link below.