If you or someone you care for is assessed for adult social care support you will be contacted by a Welfare Benefits Officer as part of the social care assessment process. If this doesn’t happen automatically please contact the Access Team.
The Welfare Benefits Officer will:
- offer a benefits maximisation service to help you claim any benefits you may be entitled to.
- if appropriate, carry out a financial assessment to work out how much, if anything, you should pay towards the cost of your support. Request an Assessment
Vulnerable individuals who have support from other agencies may be able to access benefits advice through their supporting agency.
A Benefits Advice Line has been set up for Dudley Borough residents.
The number to call is 01384 815002, available Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 4.30pm.
You may also find our factsheets below useful.
We also provide training about welfare benefits. This training is available to services within Dudley Council and external agencies within the Dudley borough who provide support to vulnerable adults.
