Advice & Help with Money & Benefits
Meet Maureen Bello Our Senior Welfare Benefits Caseworker
Struggling with managing your benefits or need financial advice? Meet Maureen Bello, our Senior Welfare Benefits Caseworker. She’s here to help maximise your income, reduce debt, and provide tailored support to help you stay financially stable.
Get in touch by emailing Maureen or give her a Call: 07818017830
How We Can Help You
From Universal Credit advice to budgeting help, Maureen offers personalised support to ensure you receive everything you’re entitled to.
Benefit Checks
We review your benefit entitlements to ensure you and your household receive all the support available.
Universal Credit Support
Assistance with Universal Credit applications, managing claims, and understanding payments.
Rent Arrears Help
Support with managing rent arrears and applying for discretionary housing payments.
Universal Credit Simplified
Universal Credit is a benefit for working-age people with low income or unemployment. It replaces several other benefits to simplify the process.
Universal Credit REPLACES these benefits:
Work out what you’re entitled to:
For more information on Universal Credit, please take a look at the following links:
Help from Maureen
Not sure where to start? Maureen offers personalised help to guide you through the benefits system, helping you maximise your income and manage your budget effectively.
Request Assistance
If you’re struggling with Universal Credit, budgeting, or any other benefit-related issues, reach out to Maureen. She’s available Monday through Friday by phone, email, or in person.
• Budgeting advice
• Help with grant applications (white goods, utility top-ups)
• Tribunal representation for benefit disputes
• Debt referrals and liaising with third parties
Reach out to us anytime.
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