The Benefits Advice Service provides specialist welfare rights advice about your benefits.
The service is for residents living in the Carlisle area.
The Advice Quality Standard (AQS) is a quality mark for organisations that provide advice on social welfare issues.
What advisors can help with
Advisors can give advice on claiming of benefits, including:
- income-related benefits such as Universal Credit, Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
- disability-related benefits such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Attendance Allowance
- help with Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction
- pension-age benefits such as Pension Credits
They can also:
- check whether you are receiving your correct benefit entitlement
- help with appeals, mandatory reconsiderations and reviews
Appointments
The Benefits Advice Service is based at the Civic Centre, in Carlisle.
Appointments are available:
- at the Civic Centre
- over the phone
- as home visits, subject to need
Book an appointment
To discuss an appointment, contact us.
Telephone: 01228 817 400
Email: [email protected]