If you are confused and finding the process complicated – don’t worry. There are places you can get advice about what and when to claim and what to do if things go wrong. It can be helpful to get information and advice, especially if you’re feeling anxious or overwhelmed.
You can check what benefits you may be able to claim including tax credit using an online calculator:
- Turn2us online calculator
- Entitledto
- Turn2us can also help you look at your individual situation and find benefits and grants relevant to you.
You can also get helpful information online about the range of benefits that can be claimed:
- an A to Z of benefits is available on the Gov.UK website
- a Benefits FAQ with a list of the questions most commonly asked about benefits can be found on the Mind website
Mental Health and Money Advice is a website from Mental Health UK with details of different benefits and advice about how to claim them, It includes information about filling in claim forms in relation to mental health problems.
Find out where you can get independent advice in Leeds or help to make a claim in the MindWell Directory.