Calderdale Council have produced a new leaflet to help people with money worries. You can download a copy below:
Calderdale’s Worry About Money Leaflet
Here is some of the content:
SUPPORT OPTIONS
Council Support Schemes
People on low incomes may be able to get Housing Benefit, Discretionary Housing Payments and council tax support from the council. This will depend on your current circumstances.
Find out more at: www.calderdale.gov.uk/benefits
Maximise Your Income
Anyone who is struggling financially can get a benefit check and speak to an advisor for free and confidential advice. A benefit check can ensure that you are receiving all the money you’re entitled to, especially if your circumstances have changed recently. Speaking to an advisor could also help you with managing gas and electricity bills and make sure you’re not missing out on things like free school meals.
Debt Advice
Debt can happen to anyone. Free advice and support can help you find ways to manage your debts and reduce how much you pay each month.
WHERE CAN I GET HELP
CITIZENS ADVICE CALDERDALE
Advice on debt, benefits, employment, housing and more
0808 278 7879
www.calderdalecab.org.uk
AGE UK CALDERDALE & KIRKLEES
Providing information and advice for older people, their families and carers
01422 252 040
enquiries@ageukck.org.uk
www.ageuk.org.uk/calderdaleandkirklees
NOAH’S ARK CENTRE
Debt and money advice, budgeting courses and other support
01422 364 664
debt@noahsarkcentre.org.uk
www.noahsarkcentre.org.uk/money.html
CITIZENS ADVICE CALDERDALE
Advice on debt, benefits, employment, housing and more
0808 278 7879
www.calderdalecab.org.uk
AGE UK CALDERDALE & KIRKLEES
Providing information and advice for older people, their families and carers
01422 252 040
enquiries@ageukck.org.uk
www.ageuk.org.uk/calderdaleandkirklees
CALDERDALE COUNCIL EARLY ADVICE SUPPORT TEAM
Guidance and support to prevent financial difficulties escalating 01422 288 005
Money and Wellbeing in Calderdale Information on local services
www.calderdale.gov.uk/mwic
Calderdale Council Local Welfare Assistance
Community living support for essential household items
01422 288 005 | www.calderdale.gov.uk/lwa
Healthy Minds Welfare Rights Service
Help with benefit checks, applications and tribunals
01422 345 154
info@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk
www.healthymindscalderdale.co.uk/
welfare-rights.html
Calderdale DART
Advice and information for disabled people and their carers
01422 346 040
www.facebook.com/CalderdaleDART
Other Support
Disability Support Calderdale
Support with benefits and housing
07944 511 716 | dsmain@hotmail.co.uk
www.disabilitysupportcalderdale.org
Halifax Opportunities Trust
Support with issues including benefits and budgeting. Free internet access at Hanson Lane Enterprise Centre, Halifax, HX1 5PG
01422 347 392
Unique Ways
Offering support and guidance to families with disabled children/additional needs
01422 343 090 | hi@uniqueways.org.uk
www.uniqueways.org.uk
WomenCentre
Emotional and practical support
01422 386 500 | info@womencentre.org.uk
https://womencentre.org.uk
Children’s Centres
Support for issues affecting families including money, benefits, and debt
www.calderdale.gov.uk/childrenscentres
Healthy Holidays
Free holiday club places for children on benefits-related free school meals
www.calderdale.gov.uk/healthyholidays
Calderdale Credit Union
Savings accounts and low cost, affordable loans
01422 386 060
enquiries@calderdalecreditunion.co.uk
www.calderdalecreditunion.co.uk
Together Housing Association
Help and support for Together Housing Association tenants and residents
0300 555 5560 | www.togetherhousing.co.uk
THG.welfareadvice@togetherhousing.co.uk
St. Augustine’s Centre
Providing advice and support to people seeking asylum and refugees
01422 352 492
info@staugustinescentrehalifax.org.uk
www.staugustinescentrehalifax.org.uk
The Silverline
Confidential helpline for older people offering advice, information and friendship
0800 470 8090
StepChange
Debt advice and money management
0800 138 1111 (freephone)
www.stepchange.org
Turn2Us
Information and financial support
0808 802 2000 | www.turn2us.org.uk
Healthy Start Vouchers
Help to buy fruit, vegetables and milk if you are pregnant or have a child under 4 and are on a low income
0300 330 7010 | healthystart.nhs.uk
healthy.start@nhsbas.nhs.uk
Project 17
Advice on housing and financial options for families with children facing severe poverty/homelessness because they have NRPF
07963 509 044 | www.project17.org.uk