Welfare Rights

Every year billions of pounds of welfare benefits and tax credits go unclaimed, including up to £3½ billion of Housing Benefit & Council Tax Benefit. You may be entitled to more money than you are currently receiving. To find out more you can contact these organisations:


Age UK Darlington
If you are over fifty, you can contact Age UK Darlington on 01325 357345 or visit the Age UK website [external link]


Darlington Citizens Advice Bureau
The Bureau provides specialist services in respect of welfare benefits, employment and money advice to clients who are eligible for legal help. They deliver advice sessions at different locations throughout the Borough, as well as at the bureau at Bennett House. They also offer home visits for older people.

For more information visit the Citizens Advice Bureau website [external link]
Telephone: 01325 256999
Fax: 01325 380324


Welfare Rights Unit
You can also contact Darlington Welfare Rights Unit

Telephone: 01325 388656 or e-mail: welfarerights@darlington.gov.uk