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Turn2us is a national charity providing practical help to people who are struggling financially.
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The information on this page is for people who need help understanding and/or applying for benefits.
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It's important to make sure that you get all the help that you're entitled to. These pages give you information about the benefits you may be eligible for as well as practical support on how to apply for them.
What’s available? Understanding grants, benefits and changes to your allowance
entitledto can help you find out which welfare benefits you are eligible for
Welfare benefits advice from Citizens Advice Kingston, including how to appeal
Migrant Advocacy Service can provide language-assisted advice and guidance
Money talks from Citizens Advice Kingston can help you to budget and save money by switching energy or phone suppliers
Welfare Reform Team can help you understand any changes to your welfare allowance
How do I make a claim? Practical employment & benefits support
Jobcentre Plus can support you to find employment and access benefits
Moving from benefits to work advice and information
Help to claim universal credit service from Citizens Advice Kingston can offer practical support right up to your first benefit payment
Kingston Centre for Independent Living (KCIL) offers information, advice, and support to people with disabilities, their families and/or carers
Other useful links
Financial abuse is when someone might stop you from having control over your money as a way of trying to exert power over you. This is a crime. Find out more about protecting yourself against financial abuse.
If you don’t have any savings and are facing an emergency cash shortfall, borrowing may feel like your only option. Take care when considering borrowing money, and read these borrowing basics from the Money Advice Service.
Financial difficulties can cause a lot of stress. If you are feeling anxious or worried, make sure to take steps to look after your mental health. Click here to explore mental health resources and services
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Turn2us is a national charity providing practical help to people who are struggling financially.
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Help for local people to make a Universal Credit claim online from the start point (i.e. setting up an email account) through to the first correct payment.
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We can help you to find out what benefit entitlement you have, to make a claim and to challenge a decision if you have been turned down.