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Social Security Offices (Hertfordshire)

There are no longer any Social Security Offices. These have been replaced by Jobcentre Plus offices. All claims to benefits should be made by telephoning the Contact Centre on 0800 055 6688 (Text phone for hearing impaired or people with speech difficulties - 0800 023 4888). At the Contact Centre, your claim papers will be completed by a customer service operator who will then make an appointment for you at your nearest Jobcentre Plus and send the paperwork through to there. There is a list of Jobcentre Plus in Hertfordshire given at the bottom of this page.

After the initial claim, any enquiries about benefits should be made direct to the Benefit Delivery Centre, numbers listed below:

• Jobseeekers Allowance - 01923 208252
• Incapacity Benefit - 01923 208268
• Income Support - 0845 6088 583
• Social Fund - 0845 6000 743
• Bereavement Support - 0845 6000 743
• Community Care Grants - 01223 545200
• Funeral Applications - 01223 545200
• Sure Start Maternity Grants - 01223 545200