East Sussex County Council
Benefits
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Contact us for benefits advice and information
The Welfare Reform Act 2012 made some of the biggest changes to the welfare benefits system since the 1940s. Most of the changes have taken place, but some such as the Universal Credit roll-out are still taking place across the county. These web pages provide more information about benefits and where to find help.
Discretionary East Sussex Support Scheme (DESSS)
Providing emergency help in certain situations.
Welfare benefits helplines
Welfare benefit helplines available in East Sussex
Financial help if you are sick or disabled
Benefits and other help
Universal Credit
Universal Credit in East Sussex
Benefit cap in East Sussex
Information on the benefit cap
Benefits for families
Information on benefits for families on GOV.UK
Welfare benefits briefings
Briefings from East Sussex County Council's welfare benefits project
Help with health costs
Information on NHS Choices about the help available when paying for healthcare