Although we all
probably know a lot about
some benefits,
feeling confident that we’ve applied for
all
the benefits entitlement we
might qualify for—when the system is such a maze—is a very different
matter.
What’s more, the DWP
doesn’t have a duty to help us identify benefits we may be missing out
on, so accessing full benefit entitlement at the moment often depends on
knowing the right questions to ask.
But by breaking the
benefits system down into ‘steps’ and then working our way from step one
through to three, (and sometimes back to two - but more of that later!)
it
is
possible to feel sure that we’ve considered all the options.
And what’s more, we
don’t have to sing tunes from the ‘Sound of Music’ whilst doing it...
The pages that follow
will lead you through the steps, with links to help you decide which
benefits entitlement you might be able to get.
Welfare Rights
Services, CABs and other sources of benefits advice in your area should
be able to advise you further, help with form completion etc
