Wirral’s Welfare Rights team no longer offers advice to Wirral residents about benefit and tax credit problems.
Visit the Citizens Advice Wirral website for further help and advice.
Find out more about the government's welfare reforms and how they may affect you.
Help with money and debt
Help in Wirral
- Council Tax Support and discounts
- Housing Benefit
- Managing debt - Citizens Advice Wirral
- You can apply for a fair debt arrangement if you are struggling to pay more than one council debt
- Wirral Credit Union provides savings and loan accounts to people who live in Wirral or work for Wirral Council. Tel: 0151 201 1051
- Moneyline can help people who need a loan. Surgeries are held at Seacombe One Stop Shop
- Wirral foodbank is a local charity that helps get food to people who are in crisis
- If you are struggling to feed yourself or your family you can visit any One Stop Shop or Children’s Centre to apply for a food bank voucher.
Help to reduce your fuel bills
More ways to save money
- Change4life – Tips for cooking healthy family meals on a budget
- Love Food Hate Waste - Save money by not throwing food away. Find cost effective ways of cooking and storing food
- Freecycle - Free furniture and other household items are advertised here