Welfare benefits
Advice and guidance on changes to your benefits, and your rights to dispute a decision
There may be circumstances when your benefit entitlement changes or stops. This could be due to a new benefit decision, a change in law, because your circumstances have changed, or an official error.
The RCN's Welfare Service is here to help you understand decisions about your benefits, and offer advice if you need to challenge them.
The government is changing the way Tax Credits are paid.
If you are currently in receipt of Tax Credits, you will be moved over to Universal Credit (UC) in a process called 'managed migration'. It's important that you follow the correct steps to avoid missing out on transitional protection.
Challenging a benefits decision
If you don't agree with a decision made about your benefits, find out how you can challenge it.
Universal Credit Pay Dates
Read more about how your benefit is being affected by the assessment of your earnings, and what you can do about it.
Appealing a benefits decision
If your Mandatory Reconsideration is refused, you can appeal to a tribunal if you think the decision is unfair or incorrect.
Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit
Guidance on Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit including when to claim.
