No one should be denied their right to equal justice or fair hearing because of poverty or social status.
A rounded debt advice usually involves consideration and advice on welfare benefit. Welfare benefits serve as a safety net for those who are unable to meet basic necessities either due to unemployment or low income.
There are different welfare benefits and they are broadly categorized as means-tested benefit and non-means-tested benefit.
Means-tested benefits are those benefits where an assessment of the applicant’s needs, income and capital is necessary to work out whether the applicant is eligible for it. Whereas, in non-means-tested benefit, there is no need to carryout a detailed assessment of the applicant’s income and capital to work out whether the applicant is entitled to the benefit or payment.
The following are means-tested benefits:
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The following non-means tested benefits:
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Blackbird Solicitors Limited can assist you in preparing the welfare benefit application, for a fee. We also provide assistance in reconsideration and appeal of the decision made in your welfare benefit decision.
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