Social benefits

Welcome to www.pendle.gov.uk/benefits

The benefits system provides practical help and financial support if you are unemployed and looking for work. It also provides you with additional income when your earnings are low, if you are bringing up children, are retired, care for someone, are ill or have a disability.

• A - Z of benefits available

• Are you entitled to benefits?

• Where to get help and advice

• How to apply for benefits

• Changes that affect your benefits

• Claiming Council Tax Benefit

• Claiming Housing Benefit

• Claiming Local Housing Allowance

• Contact the Pendle Council Benefits Team