Benefit information

Bassetlaw Food Bank

A non-profit, charitable organisation that distributed food to those who have difficulty purchasing enough food to avoid hunger.

Bedroom Tax

Everything you need to know about bedroom tax

Benefit cap

The benefit cap is a limit on the total amount of benefit you can get.

Benefit sanctions

What to do if your benefits have been stopped or cut due to a benefit sanction.

Council tax reduction scheme

Council Tax Reduction (CTR) is a local scheme for working-age residents of Bassetlaw.

Pension credit

Pension credit is an income-related benefit.

Personal independence payment (PIP)

You can make a new Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claim by calling the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Universal credit

Universal Credit is a payment to help with your living costs.