Welfare Benefits

Our dedicated Welfare Benefits team successfully assists large numbers of clients to challenge incorrect decisions. The welfare benefit system is extremely complicated - It is easy for both claimants and officials to make mistakes that lead to a serious legal problem. Bureaucracy and staff cuts can lead to severe delays in benefit offices dealing with your claim or appeal. Professional advice is often needed to help resolve problems.

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How can we assist?

We can assist with reviews, appeals and disputes against decisions made by:

Jobcentre Plus, or
The Tax Credits Office, or
The Child Support Agency, or
Your Housing Benefit / Council Tax Benefit office

We have achieved success in helping our clients and in many cases have improved their financial situations. We are proud of achieving results that have a positive effect in improving our clients’ lives.

We provide expert legal advice and assistance

We assist with reviews and appeals

We can assist with PIP claims

We can assist if you need help in completing applications

How can we help?

We provide our clients with expert legal advice, as well as friendly and straight-talking legal services – all at a fair cost. You can rely on us to keep you informed of any changes throughout the process. We will be with you every step of the way. Contact our Welfare Benefits experts by calling 0161 529 7779 or contact us by email at info@waltonslegal.co.uk

Anna Hughes, Legal Adviser

Welfare Benefits Team

What People Say About Us

“Waltons helped me with my PIP claim and provided great advice and help”

Andrea Sinclair
“Waltons helped me resolve my benefits issue and got a successful outcome”

Bill Clarke
“Anna dealt with a PIP appeal for me - great service and very helpful”

Khalid Hussain

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Waltons LC

82 King Street

Manchester

M2 4WQ

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