Argyll and Bute Council’s Welfare Rights Team helped vulnerable people across the local authority area access almost £1 million of additional income during the first three months of 2018.
Thousands of people across the UK are not claiming the benefits they are entitled to, including in Argyll and Bute. However, the first quarter of this year saw the council team help those eligible to receive an additional £911,956 – the highest figure achieved.
Councillor Robin Currie said: ‘Too many eligible people are struggling to make ends meet, completely unaware they could be receiving benefits.’ For further information, call the team on 01546 605517 or complete the welfare rights form on the council website: www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/forms/ welfare-rights-enquiry-form.