Welfare Rights Helpline: 01924 307317

The Welfare Rights and Assessment Team provides free advice and information on Welfare Benefits to service users and residents in the Wakefield District. We also assist all Service Users or their representatives where a request has been made for financial assistance in relation to paying for services i.e. residential care, non-residential services, adult placement etc.  

Our Aim 

We work to ensure that citizens of Wakefield make the most of the Welfare Law. Our aim is to:-

• Provide high quality advice and information on Welfare Benefits and Financial Assessments
• Assist Service Users or their representatives when claiming the welfare benefits that they are entitled to
• Actively promote the take-up of benefits

Equal Opportunities 

We treat all people with dignity and respect, recognising the value of each individual.  We are committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in service delivery and employment on grounds of race, gender, disability, age, sexuality and religion. To this end we aim to promote quality of access and effective use of its service and facilities.

Other groups or agencies that may be able to help

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