Welfare Rights Advice Service

Northampton Welfare Rights Advice Service can offer both Benefits and Debt advice.

Their service is:

• Professional
• Independent
• Confidential
• Free

They give specialist advice on:

• Benefits advice
  • Income Support
  • Working Families Tax Credit
  • Attendance Allowance
  • Disability Living Allowance
  • Housing Benefit / Rent Arrears
  • Council Tax Benefit / Arrears
  • Incapacity Benefit
  • Carers Allowance
  • Job Seekers Allowance
  • Maternity Benefits
    
    
• Debt advice
  • Prioritisation of debts
  • Preparation of a budget
  • Liasing with creditors
  • Advice on bankruptcy and administration orders
  • Court representation.

They give expert representation at:

• Social Security Appeals
• Housing Review Boards
• County Court

Welfare Rights Advice Service offer appointments at both Volunteer Centres:

• Thursday mornings at Brackley
• Monday mornings at Towcester.

To book an appointment in advance ring:

• Benefits advice 01604 636112
  • Mon Wed Fri 9.30-12.30 and 2-4 Mon - Thurs
• Debt advice 01604 623700
  • Tues & Thurs 9.30-12.30

   

Or write to:

WRAS
Junction 7
3/7 Hazelwood Road
Northampton
NN1 1LG
Tel: 01604 636112 / 621038
Fax: 01604 232412

The service has been in existence in South Northants for over 5 years and has been responsible for an additional £1,500,000+ take up in benefits.

Here are some useful links

The Benefits Agency
South Northants Council