Benefits and money matters
Essential maintenance - Sunday, 7 September 2025
You will be unable to access the customer portal for benefits transactions between 8.00am and 6.00pm on the above date due to essential maintenance and security upgrades.
This may affect making applications and accessing information online. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Accessing affordable credit
Advice and guidance on borrowing money
Apply for discretionary housing payments
Get extra help to pay your rent
Apply for emergency assistance
How to apply for money from Swindon assistance fund in times of crisis
Discretionary housing payments
Who can apply for DHP and how to apply
Find out about home energy efficiency
Ways to save money with heating and energy bills
Household Support Fund
Funding to support those most in need
Landlord portal
Access information about your tenant’s Housing Benefit claim
Pension credit and winter fuel allowance
New allowance for people of state pension age on low income
View your claim summary
View your benefit award information online