Benefits

There are payments available from both the UK and Welsh governments to help with the cost of living.

If you are not sure if you qualify for any benefits you can use an independent benefits calculator to check.

If you are on a low income you may be able to apply for Housing Benefit to help with rent costs and/ or Council Tax Reduction to help with council tax costs.

There is a range of food support available in Swansea for those in need, from food banks and food share to ready-made takeaway meals, sit-down meals and community shops.

Free period products are available at a number of locations around Swansea.

Free support and advice on managing debt for people who have money worries or debt concerns.

Billions of pounds of means-tested benefits go unclaimed every year. Understanding what you are entitled to and making a claim can seem complicated, but there are organisations that can help you.

Help and support available for paying fuel, energy and other household bills.

The Discretionary Assistance Fund offers payments or in-kind support to people in Wales needing urgent help.

Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP) are additional payments to help with rent or housing costs. They are only available for people who receive either Housing Benefit or a housing element of Universal Credit.

Find out about statutory welfare benefits for people in different situations.

Information on how to appeal if you do not agree with a decision and what happens at appeal hearings.

Moving to Universal Credit from existing means-tested or 'legacy' benefits.

Funded by the Welsh Government to assist families on low incomes.

If you are claiming certain benefits you could save money by claiming free school meals for your child.

There may be financial help available if you are looking to adapt, repair or improve your home, including making it more energy efficient.

Swansea is known for being a City of Sanctuary. We have a history of welcoming people of different nationalities, ethnicities and religions as well as those fleeing war and persecution in other countries.