External internet links

If you require any further information following our programme on benefits, you may find the following links useful.

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DWP: General enquiries about Attendance Allowance and Disability Living Allowance: 0845 7 12 34 56

Disability Law Service National Adviceline 020 7791 9800
Minicom: 020 7791 9801

Job Centre Plus: Benefit claims 0800 055 6688

Job Centre Plus - Job Seeker Direct: 0845 6060 234

HMRC Tax Credits helpline: 0845 300 3900

Child Benefit Enquiry Line: 0845 302 1444

DWP: Pension Credit Application Line 0800 99 1234.

DWP: Pensions Direct 0845 301 3011

DWP: State Pension Forecast 0845 300 0168

DWP: Winter Fuel Payment Helpline: 0845 9 15 15 15

The Pensions Advisory Service - helpline 0845 601 2923

Age Concern - information line: 0800 00 99 66

Help the Aged - Seniorline: 0808 800 6565

DWP: General enquiries about Carer's Allowance 01253 85 61 23

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