Referral tool - My Money Doesn't Stretch Far Enough
My money doesn't stretch far enough
What are some options?
Budgeting: Advice and support to manage the money you have more effectively.
Who can help:Christians Against Poverty
Benefit check: A benefit check can ensure you are receiving your maximum entitlement and you can receive help to claim benefits. If you’re pregnant or have a child under four years old you can also ask the advisor about healthy start vouchers: www.healthystart.nhs.uk
Self-check online: benefits-calculator.turn2us.org.uk
Who can help:Tameside Welfare Rights, Citizens Advice Tameside or GM Law Centre
Energy advice: If you’re struggling to pay your energy bills you may be able to get support to reduce your bills, apply for a warm home discount, or access other grants.
Who can help:Groundwork
Discretionary Housing Payment: Payments may be awarded when the Council considers that you need further financial assistance to meet your housing costs. You must already be in receipt of any amount of either Housing Benefit or the housing element of Universal Credit.
For full eligibility go to: www.tameside.gov.uk/Benefits/Discretionary-Housing-Payments
Who can help:Tameside Welfare Rights or Citizens Advice Tameside
Who can help?
Christians Against Poverty
Free debt and budgeting help from a friendly team run through local churches. We help you to find the best route out of debt, work out a budget for you, and walk with you every step of the way. We support anyone regardless of their religion.
Tel: 0800 328 0006 - Mon-Fri 9-5pm
Tameside Welfare Rights
We offer free specialist advice and support to Tameside residents on welfare benefits issues, including challenging benefit decisions and providing representation at appeal tribunals. Our debt advice service assists those residents who are facing eviction by a social landlord or mortgage lender.
Welfare Rights Advice Line: 0800 074 9985 - Mon-Fri 9.30-12.30pm
Debt advice: 0161 342 3494 - Mon-Fri 9-4pm
Citizens Advice Tameside
Free, confidential advice on welfare benefits, financial capability, immigration & residency issues, human rights, family & personal issues. We offer specialist services in debt, housing and employment. We can provide support to complete benefit application forms.
Tel: 0808 278 7805 - For universal credit support: 0800 144 8 444
Textphone: 03444 111 445 - Mon-Fri 9-5pm
GM Law Centre
Free, independent advice including benefit checks, support completing application forms for disability benefits, and appeals on benefit decisions and sanctions. We also offer employment legal advice, legal advice for those experiencing homelessness, and those at risk of losing their homes.
Tel: 0161 769 2244 - Mon-Fri 10-3pm
Groundwork
Groundwork provide Information on energy saving measures, grants or discount advice, we can support to make contact with energy providers and some support to access replacement white goods (where eligible).
Tel: 0800 090 3638 (Mon-Thurs 9-5, Fri 9-4)
Other Support