Money Counts ...... to everyone
Welfare Reform
There are many changes to benefits and tax credits happening now and over the next few years. These changes are part of the Government’s Welfare Reform.
If you have reached the age to qualify for state pension credit you will not be affected by the majority of these changes.
We have created this 'Money Counts' page to help you identity ways of maximising your household income by:
- Read our Top 10 Tips offering help and guidance if you are facing any current or future debt problems or just want to see how you could make your money count for you.
- To help you review your expenditure to assist in managing your individual or household finances complete our simple Budget Calculator or print off our Budget Form and follow our guidance notes in our Budgeting section.
- It is estimated that individuals in the UK are missing out on benefits and Tax Credits worth more than £8 billion per year. View our Benefit Entitlement section to help you identify financial benefits you may be entitled to.
- If you are struggling with debt, you do not need to feel alone, free advice and help is available to you from a variety of organisations. For more information, view the Money / Debt advice section.
- View information and advice on Energy Efficiency to find out how you could reduce your fuel costs or if you are eligible for financial assistance to help keep your home warm.
- View our useful contacts for contact details of organisations that may be of assistance in money/debt advice, financial or personal support.
- Seek advice or help for business.
Take positive action and aim to make your money count for you!
Information contained on these pages does not constitute financial advice. Any information should be considered, though all tips should be followed up by your own research and taken at your own risk.