Finance

Worries about income may cause a lot of stress to you if you are fleeing domestic abuse. Many perpetrators of domestic violence use money as a means of controlling their partner / family member.

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The best way for you to ensure that you are receiving all the money you are entitled to is by talking to an expert. People's individual circumstances vary enormously and small differences have major implications for benefits entitlement. In addition, the benefits system is in a state of constant change. Expert help can be given by: the Department of Social Security (formerly the Benefits Agency), legal advisers and by the specialist domestic abuse agencies listed on this website.

Below are some contact details for the relevant agencies that offer support with this issue:

Department of Social Security: responsible for welfare benefits and can provide help with applications and give advice on all DSS benefits.

Tel: 0117 958 9400

North Bristol Advice Centre. Offers free and confidential advice and information on welfare benefits, housing debt and employment issues to people living in South Gloucestershire.

Tel: 0117 9515 751.

Bristol Debt Advice Centre: provide a range of debt advice services, financial capability support and energy advice; making available free, independent, confidential and professional advice to people in debt.

Tel: 0117 954 3990

Address:

Bristol Debt Advice Centre
2nd Floor
48-54 West Street
St Philips
Bristol, BS2 0BL