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Benefits

If you are in receipt of benefits or you are on a low income, you may be able to get help with your housing costs through either Universal Credit or Housing Benefit. North East Derbyshire District is now a Universal Credit area however some people are still entitled to claim housing benefit for help with housing costs. If you have any questions about how these changes may affect you or if you need help to manage your finances, please get in touch with us.

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  • Universal Credit

    Universal Credit replaces working-age benefits and Tax Credits

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  • Managed Migration - Universal Credit

    Information from DWP about moving people on to Universal Credit

    Find out more about Universal Credit Managed Migration
  • Pension Credit

    Use the Pension Credit Calculator to find out if you are eligible to claim.

    Find out more about Pension Credit
  • NEDDC Benefits

    Visit the NEDDC website to use the Benefits Calculator

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