Here you can find details of the services we provide as well as news of national and local welfare rights developments. There are also links to other useful websites and an interactive Signposts Guide to help you identify entitlement to benefits and tax credits and find local organisations that may be able to help further.
What do we offer?
Consultancy - Devon Welfare Rights Unit staff can assist advisers by identifying benefits or tax credits to which a person may be entitled and by providing assistance with challenging decisions.
Training - Training is available to staff in organisations whose work involves contact with people who are claiming or might be entitled to benefits or tax credits.
Benefits Guide - To look at a simple guide to the Benefits system and key Benefits Agency contacts for Devon click on the Signposts guide. If you wish to look up further information and entitlement on a range of issues you can click on the Advice guide in our Links section.
Advice to Families - Benefits and Tax Credit Advice Service for Families of Children with Special Needs. Find out more information on our Families page.
Better off calculations for people with learning disabilities - independent, impartial and confidential benefits advice for customers (and their families) registered with Adult Community Services who have a Learning Disability and are aged under 50. The service is provided when work is being considered or offered.
Advice for Working Age Carers - Benefits and Tax Credits Advice for people aged 18 - 60 living in Exeter, Teignbridge or North Devon District Council areas and who care for someone who is long term sick or has a disability. Find out more and access the service on our Working Age Carers page.
