Almost £20million worth of benefits go unclaimed by Nottingham residents each year, according to latest figures. Nottingham City Council says that people just "don't know what they are entitled to". However, that could all be about to change.
As the UK finds itself in the midst of a cost of living crisis, households across the country are tightening their belts as budgets are squeezed. Any boost to incomes is welcome and it appears Nottingham households could be missing out on additional funds to which they are entitled.
Ask Lion, the city council's information and support website, states: "Now more than ever it's important that you are making sure you are getting any benefits you are entitled to, to boost your income." It added: "Many benefits go unclaimed because people don’t know what they are entitled to.
