Welfare Rights

Information and advice is available on all aspects of Welfare Benefits.

Contact Details

If you wish to arrange either an individual appointment for advice on a private issue, or a talk for your community group contact the appropriate Welfare Rights Officer for your area, call 01546 605517, complete our online Welfare Rights Enquiry Form or write to them as noted below.

Welfare Rights Officer - Kintyre and Islay
Burnet Building, Campbeltown PA28 6BJ

Welfare Rights Officer - Helensburgh/Lomond
The Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre, 38 East Clyde Street, Helensburgh, G84 7PG

Welfare Rights Officer - Lorn and the Isles
Municipal Buildings, Albany Street, Oban PA34 4AW

Welfare Rights Officer - Mid-Argyll, Tarbert and Inveraray
1A Manse Brae, Lochgilphead PA31 8RD

Welfare Rights Officer – Cowal
Dolphin Hall, Dunoon PA23 7DQ

Senior Welfare Rights Officer - Bute
Dolphin Hall, Dunoon PA23 7DQ

Council Related Benefit Information

Council Tax Benefit - A means-tested benefit for people who are responsible for paying Council Tax. Contact 01546 605512
Housing Benefit and Local Housing Allowance - Means-tested benefit for people who rent from a housing association or registered social landlord and are responsible for paying rent. Contact 01546 605512
Welfare Rights Quick Guide 2019

We can also provide information on money advice and financial hardship.

We also has a benefit calculator to let you see if you might qualify for Housing Benefit.

For other non council related benefits visit the gov.uk website.