Benefit calculators and discretionary hardship relief
Up to £19 billion of benefits goes unclaimed every year across the UK. There are a number of independent benefits calculators to find out what benefits you should get.
- what benefits you could get
- how to claim
- how your benefits will be affected if you start work
These are free to use and anonymous and can be found on the Government website
If you have first checked to see what benefits you are entitled to, you can now check whether you may be eligible for discretionary hardship relief.
Runnymede Borough Council has the power to reduce liability for Council Tax in relation to individual cases if you are suffering severe financial hardship. If you wish to apply for Discretionary Hardship Relief, please read the policy guidelines below.
Council Tax Discretionary Hardship Policy 2023
After reading the guidelines in the policy you can apply using our online form.
You cannot apply for this scheme without checking the benefits calculator.
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