Where to get benefits advice

You can get early legal advice if you might lose your home because of debt or money problems.

Early advice is free no matter what your income is.

A benefits adviser can help you:

They can give you advice about universal credit (UC), housing benefit, tax credits and disability benefits.

Check for support with a benefits calculator

Use a benefits calculator to check you're getting everything you should.

For example:

Local law centres can often help with reviews and tribunal appeals.

Call a Help to Claim adviser at Citizens Advice on 0800 144 8 444 or use their online chat.

Some helplines give general benefits advice. Others give specialist help.

Citizens Advice national helpline
0800 144 8848
For anyone
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
0808 2000 247
For people experiencing domestic abuse
Age UK advice line
0808 678 1602
For older people
Scope helpline
0808 800 3333
For disabled people and their families
Carers UK helpline
0808 808 7777
For people who look after a friend or family member
Macmillan Support Line
0808 808 0000
For people living with cancer and their loved ones
Help through Hardship helpline
0808 208 2138
For people worried about money or struggling with living costs

These websites have guides and information:

Last updated: 22 April 2025