H&F Welfare Benefits Service

Free, independent advice for Disabled and ill residents of Hammersmith & Fulham on welfare benefits, all the way up to First-tier Tribunal level.

Who We Support

We provide free, independent welfare benefits advice for Disabled and ill residents of all age living in Hammersmith & Fulham – supporting both children and families, adults and carers. 

Why Use Our Service

  • One-to-one support, tailored to your situation
  • We can represent you at the tribunal level
  • Embedded online tools and calculators to help you assess your claims
  • Signposting to further local & national support
  • Clear, plain English advice designed for accessibility

What We Do

Our specialist advice workers and volunteers can support you through every stage of the benefits process, including:

  • Checking which benefits you may be eligible for
  • Completing claim forms (paper or online)
  • Preparing for mandatory reconsiderations and appeals / tribunals
  • Reviewing benefit decisions and advising next steps

We are part of the H&F Advice Partnership, working closely with H&F Law Centre and H&F Citizen Advice.

Check your eligibility first:

  • Do you live in Hammersmith & Fulham? If not, we will signpost you to your local services)
  • Are you facing issues with benefits, appeals, or mandatory reconsiderations?

Benefits we assist with include: 

  • Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
  • Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
  • Employment and Support Allowance
  • Universal Credit
  • Housing Benefit
  • Council Tax
  • Carers Allowance

Useful information about your welfare benefits rights, click here.

If you are H&F Disabled resident needing welfare benefits advice, please complete the online request form, click here.

Two men sit at a purple table; one is holding paperwork and a pen, while the other, in a wheelchair, looks on and smiles.

Get help today

If you’d like to talk to one of our specialist advice workers, please book an appointment. We offer face-to-face meetings, phone calls, or online sessions depending on your needs.

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