Benefits brochures

Brochure request

We produce a large range of leaflets with information on Housing and Council Tax Benefits, and other Social Security Benefits. On request we can provide these leaflets in braille, large print, and on audio tape.

If you have any problems using the online form to order brochures, you can telephone us on 01727 819460, 24 hours, to request leaflets, forms, and home visits.

Please note that information provided in the brochures is also provided on this website.

Just follow the links on the left to the topics you are interested in.

Housing Benefits Brochures

• How to claim benefit (PDF - 724 kb)
• Backdating your benefit claim (PDF - 691 kb)
• Change of circumstances (PDF - 755 kb)
• Non-dependants (PDF - 828 kb)
• Help with child-care costs (PDF - 713 kb)
• Self-employed benefit claim (PDF - 709 kb)
• Student benefit claim (PDF - 712 kb)
• Overpayment of benefit (PDF - 714 kb)
• Extended benefit payment (PDF - 691 kb)
• Discretionary housing payment (PDF - 664 kb)
• Benefit on two homes (PDF - 715 kb)
• Temporary absence from home (PDF - 744 kb)
• Home visits (PDF - 695 kb)
• Discussing your benefit claim with other people (PDF - 719 kb)
• How to appeal (PDF - 679 kb)