The Welfare Rights Service gives advice on benefits to people in Rotherham. In 2002/3 we helped people claim £1.948,963 in benefit entitlements. We have been awarded the Community Legal Service Quality Mark at casework level in Welfare Benefits. The service is free, confidential and impartial.
- From April 2003 the service has changed, as we are required by the Government to offer benefits advice to people receiving non residential care services. This advice will be offered by referrals through Social Services. We can visit people at home and help with forms and appeals.
- The Welfare Rights Service also gives advice to people who are terminally ill and for children and young people with disabilities under the age of 18. Tel: 01709 822448.
Guide to claiming Disability Living Allowance and other benefits for children under 16 (180KB)
- If you would like advice in Urdu, Punjabi, Mirpuri, Pushtu we can offer advice in these languages Tel: 01709 822345 or 01709 512216 (Female adviser) (Wed am, Thurs & Frid)
- In addition we provide a consultancy service, information and training for RMBC staff and partnership agencies.
Details of advice services in Rotherham, produced by the Welfare Rights Service. (184KB)
The Welfare Rights Office is located at Enterprise House, Bridge Street, Rotherham S60 1QJ. Office opening hours are Mon-Friday 9am-4.30pm.
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