Benefits

The provision of benefits to the residents of Swindon is a responsibility shared by a number of organisations.

The Council directs enquiries regarding welfare benefits to various organisations:

• The Department for Work and Pensions
• Citizens Advice Bureau

Swindon Citizens Advice Bureau can help you with advice tailored towards your personal circumstances and aim to:

• Promote the take-up of benefits and ensure people are aware of their rights and responsibilities with regard to welfare benefits
• Provide assistance to claim benefits
• Maximise the income of people in Swindon through welfare benefits
• Provide debt and budgeting advice to people experiencing financial difficulties

The Citizens Advice Bureau service is confidential, impartial and free.

To make sure you and your family are receiving all the benefits you are entitled to, you can access an online benefits calculator.

You can find some useful tools online to help, which offer impartial advice. Please be aware that Swindon Borough Council are not responsible for the content on these websites.

Useful Links

Benefits check calculator

Self help from Citizens Advice Bureau

The Department for Work and Pensions

Swindon Carers Centre