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Welfare Service

As an RCN member, you can get expert advice and information on benefits, housing and more.

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Dealing with debt

Information and resources to help you deal with problem debt, including overpayment of salary, pension, or DWP benefits.

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Welfare benefits

Advice on how to change or challenge a benefit decision, and guidance for student nurses on benefit entitlement whilst studying.

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Housing

We can offer advice on negotiating with your landlord if you are in rent arrears because of a change in circumstance.

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Industrial Injuries

Guidance on Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit

Book an appointment

Find out how to book an appointment to speak to one of our advisers, and how to prepare for your appointment.
HCA money guide

NSW money guide

for Nursing Support Workers

Student money guide

Student money guide

for nursing students

Benefits for IEMs

Money and Benefits

for members with no recourse to public funds

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Financial wellbeing

We have teamed up with MoneyHelper to bring you a range of tools and calculators to help you feel more in control of your finances. Visit our financial wellbeing pages for tips on how to make your money go further and get support with financial difficulties.
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The government has changed the way in-work benefits are paid.

If you have been in receipt of Tax Credits, you will be moved over to Universal Credit (UC) in a process called 'managed migration'. It is important that you follow the steps outlined in your migration letter to avoid missing out on transitional protection.