UK Benefits Help

Important information about this website and my services

Last updated: 12 September 2026

This website is owned and operated by UK Benefits Help, a sole trader business providing practical welfare benefits support. Please read this disclaimer carefully before using this website or engaging my services.

I am not a regulated immigration adviser

I am a Welfare Benefits Officer. I am not registered with the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) and I am not a qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive.

Under Section 91 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999, it is a criminal offence to provide immigration advice or immigration services without being registered with the IAA or being a member of a regulated legal profession. The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 has strengthened these rules further, including new offences for advertising unlawful immigration advice online and fines of up to Â£15,000 for unregulated advisers .

What I can help with

As an unregulated Welfare Benefits Officer, I can lawfully:

  • Help you understand and complete welfare benefits applications and forms
  • Help you gather evidence for benefits claims
  • Translate documents for benefits purposes
  • Provide digital assistance, such as helping you create an account or use an app
  • Signpost you to regulated immigration advisers or official GOV.UK guidance
  • Accompany you to a meeting with a regulated immigration adviser

These activities are permitted because they relate to welfare benefits, which is not regulated by the IAA. The Immigration Advice Authority’s own guidance confirms that translation, form-filling, digital assistance, signposting, and accompaniment do not require registration, provided the person is not advising on immigration status or requirements.

What I cannot help with

I cannot and will not:

  • Advise you on your immigration status or whether your immigration status allows you to claim benefits
  • Advise you on your right to reside or whether you have a right to reside for benefits purposes
  • Challenge a benefit decision on immigration grounds
  • Prepare or submit immigration applications or appeals on your behalf
  • Communicate with the Home Office on your behalf regarding immigration matters
  • Represent you in immigration tribunal proceedings

These activities constitute immigration advice under the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 and may only be provided by a person registered with the IAA or a qualified legal professional. If your case involves questions about your immigration status, I will refer you to a regulated immigration adviser.

How to find a regulated immigration adviser

If you need immigration advice, you can:

The Immigration Advice Authority has launched a national campaign urging the public to “check them before you trust them” when seeking immigration advice. I encourage you to do the same.

General information only

The information on this website is provided for general information purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, immigration advice, or professional advice tailored to your specific circumstances. While I take reasonable care to keep content accurate and up to date, I make no representations or warranties that the information is complete, reliable, or suitable for your purposes.

You should seek advice tailored to your situation before acting on any information provided on this website.

No guarantee of outcomes

I do not guarantee any specific outcome or result from my services. Decisions about benefits are made by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), HMRC, local authorities, and other decision-making bodies. I help you prepare and present your case, but I cannot control the outcome.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, I exclude liability for any loss, damage, or inconvenience arising from your use of this website or reliance on its content. Nothing in this disclaimer excludes or limits liability for:

  • Death or personal injury caused by negligence
  • Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
  • Any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law

Third-party links

This website may contain links to third-party websites, including GOV.UK, Citizens Advice, and the Immigration Advice Authority. I am not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of these external sites. Links are provided for convenience only and do not imply endorsement.

Changes to this disclaimer

I may update this disclaimer from time to time. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last revised. Continued use of this website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised disclaimer.

Contact

If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact me: