Benefits & Financial
Services change — always check directly before travelling to an appointment or contacting a service. See the full Directory for more.
Services change — always check directly before travelling to an appointment or contacting a service. See the full Directory for more.
Charity · Benefits & Financial
Citizens Advice Sandwell & Walsall
Free, confidential advice on benefits, debt, housing, and more for Walsall and Brownhills residents. A separate organisation from the Staffordshire Citizens Advice branches.
Walsall · Brownhills
0808 278 7812Charity · Benefits & Financial
Citizens Advice South East Staffordshire
Free, confidential, impartial advice on benefits, debt, housing, consumer issues, and more. Offices in both Lichfield and Burntwood with full wheelchair access at both locations.
Lichfield · Burntwood
0808 278 7977Charity · Benefits & Financial
Citizens Advice Staffordshire South West
Free, confidential advice on benefits, debt, housing, and more for Cannock, Rugeley, and Hednesford residents. Separate branch from the Lichfield/Burntwood CAB.
Cannock · Rugeley · Staffordshire
0808 278 7874Charity · Benefits & Financial
Disability Solutions West Midlands
Specialist disability benefits advice service covering Lichfield district. Helps with PIP, ESA, and Universal Credit — from filling in forms through to representing you at tribunal.
Staffordshire · West Midlands
01782 638300Charity · Benefits & Financial
Fibromyalgia Action UK (FMA UK)
National fibromyalgia charity with a dedicated benefits helpline for people with fibromyalgia navigating PIP, ESA, and other disability benefits. Also runs over 100 local support groups across the UK.
Burntwood · Lichfield · Cannock · Tamworth · Rugeley · Brownhills · Walsall
0300 999 3333Charity · Benefits & Financial
Scope Helpline
Free national helpline from disability equality charity Scope, offering independent advice and support on benefits, finance, social care, equipment, housing and more for disabled people and their carers.
National
0808 800 3333Community · Benefits & Financial
Staffordshire Household Support Fund
Council-administered fund to help vulnerable households with essential costs including food, energy bills, and water bills. Round 7 runs April 2025 to March 2026.
Burntwood · Lichfield · Cannock · Tamworth · Rugeley · Brownhills
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Staffordshire Warmer Homes
Free heating and insulation upgrades for eligible low-income and vulnerable households across Staffordshire. Can include insulation, solar panels, or heat pumps to help reduce energy bills.
Burntwood · Lichfield · Cannock · Tamworth · Rugeley
0115 718 1822Charity · Benefits & Financial
StepChange Debt Charity
Free, confidential debt advice and practical solutions including debt management plans. National charity but all advice is free — no fees, no catches.
Burntwood · Lichfield · Cannock · Tamworth · Rugeley · Walsall · Brownhills
0800 138 1111Charity · Benefits & Financial
Turn2us Benefits Calculator and Grants Search
Free online tool to check which benefits you're entitled to and search for charitable grants you could apply for. Useful first step before contacting an adviser.
Burntwood · Lichfield · Cannock · Tamworth · Rugeley · Walsall · Brownhills
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