Benefits information for Health and social care professionals
Recent research indicates that almost £23 billion in welfare benefits and social tariffs are underclaimed each year. Your patients and their families may be missing out on financial support that they are entitled to. Please encourage your patients to explore their potential entitlement to welfare benefits.
Template letters
You can use the below template letters to support your patients applications. Guidance notes for completing the template letters are also included.
Template Letters
Common benefits
Click here to find out more about key benefits that your patients and their families may be entitled to, including income-related support and support to help with housing costs.
Benefits calculator
Your patients and their families can use our free, anonymous Welfare Benefits Calculator to check their eligibility for benefits and financial assistance in about 10 minutes.
You can download a QR code poster (below) to share with them or display in patient-facing areas, so that you can direct them to use the Welfare Benefits Calculator.
Powered by Turn2us, a national charity helping people in financial hardship, this tool can help your patients and their families identify if they’re missing out on any financial support that they’re entiteld to.
Find local advice services
You can use the AdviceLocal Find an Advisor tool to locate nearby services offering advice on welfare benefits, along with links to helpful resources.
AdviceLocal is provided by RightsNet, a charity committed to supporting access to justice.
Turn2us
Turn2us is a national charity offering practical assistance to those facing financial difficulties. Click here to view their A to Z guide of benefits.
Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice provides free, impartial guidance on benefits. Click here to view information about benefits on their website.