Benefits Advice

Are you confused by all the benefits available? Do you know who to ask for advice? We provide an experienced Benefits Advisor, based at the Truro Sight Centre, who can assist you in claiming the benefits you are entitled to.

The Benefits Service is available to any visually impaired person in the county. We offer either a home visit or a Sight Centre appointment, where a benefits check can be carried out and the relevant application forms completed, on your behalf for the following benefits:

Attendance Allowance
Bereavement Allowance
Carers Allowance
Child Tax Credits
Council Tax Benefit
Disability Living Allowance
Housing Benefit
Income Support
Job Seekers Allowance
Pension/pension Credits
Working Tax Credits

Advice can be given on other concessionary schemes.

For more information please contact the benefits advisor Ruth Broad on 01872 266711, On occasions there may be an answering machine, however please leave a message and our Benefits Advisor will always return your call, or you can email by clicking this link: rbroad@cornwallblind.org.uk.