Help with benefits
We are committed to helping you ensure you can maximise your income, reduce your costs and deal with debts, bills and borrowing. We work with partners across Powys who provide specialist help to do this but we also have our own team of officers who can visit and / or assist you by phone.
Want help with:
Money matters * All things digital and being online * Benefits and awards advice * Claims for housing benefit * Council tax reduction * Free school meals * Discretionary housing payments
All discussions confidential.
Unfortunately we no longer run the drop-in sessions, but you can come and speak to us at one of our appointment sessions:
- Neuadd Maldwyn
- The Gwalia
- Neuadd Brycheiniog
- Knighton Library
- Rhayader Library
- Newtown Jobcentre Plus
- Ystradgynlais
- Welshpool Jobcentre Plus
Please call 01597 827462 to make an appointment.
Help with benefits - info page

Apply for Benefits
There are ways we can give you financial help to support you with day to day living expenses and one off costs. You may be missing out on other financial help that you are entitled to through welfare benefits.
Read more information (Go to Apply for Benefits)
Benefits Calculators
Use the benefits' calculator from entitledto.co.uk to check what benefits you might be able to claim.
Read more information (Go to Benefits Calculators)
Managing Money
We offer advice and support either by phone or personal appointment at your local Council Office or in your community
Read more information (Go to Managing Money)
Other help in your area
There are many local forms of help available to you to help with certain needs.
Read more information (Go to Other help in your area)
Apply for Benefits
There are ways we can give you financial help to support you with day to day living expenses and one off costs. You may be missing out on other financial help that you are entitled to through welfare benefits.
Read more information (Go to Apply for Benefits)
Benefits Calculators
Use the benefits' calculator from entitledto.co.uk to check what benefits you might be able to claim.
Read more information (Go to Benefits Calculators)
Managing Money
We offer advice and support either by phone or personal appointment at your local Council Office or in your community
Read more information (Go to Managing Money)
Other help in your area
There are many local forms of help available to you to help with certain needs.
Read more information (Go to Other help in your area)