Useful information on Social Security benefits, applying for benefits and challenging benefit decisions

The information contained within the following Information Guides provides an overview on important and topical issues relating to Social Security benefits and entitlements relevant to people who are living in Wolverhampton. The details should not be treated as an authoritative statement of the law. The details may be subject to change by new regulation and/or case law. Do seek further information and advice as necessary. If you have any concerns about the validity of the information provided, then please do email us at wrs@wolverhampton.gov.uk and we will be happy to clarify matters.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please note we are currently in the process of updating all our Information Guides in keeping with the new April 2024 benefit rates. We hope to complete this exercise by mid-June 2024.

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