Useful Links to a range of Financial Support Services
Financial Support:
Citizens Advice - https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/get-help-with-the-cost-of-living/
National charity offering confidential advice
Help for households – https://helpforhouseholds.campaign.gov.uk/
Site explaining what government help is available
Carers Financial Support - Benefits and financial support if you're caring for someone - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Attendance Allowance - Attendance Allowance: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
This is a very lengthy form (you can request paper version rather than online) but it is money to support you when you need assistance in the house. It is not means tested, this could help pay for a cleaner or additional support or just extra finances.
Entitled To – https://www.entitledto.co.uk/
Calculator showing what benefits you could qualify for
Or Check benefits and financial support you can get - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) is the government portal for this check too
Cost of living support - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
https://www.gov.uk/cost-of-living
Cost of Living Support
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/cost-of-living-payment
Which? – https://www.which.co.uk/topic/cost-of-living
Cost of living advice for consumers
Other help available:
now!charity
If you’re in financial hardship and you need essential household items like
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Beds
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White goods such as fridges, freezers and washing machines
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Small appliances such as microwaves and toasters
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Miscellaneous essential household items such as utensil packs
Go to the Now!charity website for more information
https://nowcharity.org.uk/latestnews/ covid-19-essential-household-item-sussex-relief-scheme-live
Benefits advice
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/
If you want to find out whether you’re eligible for benefits the citizens advice page is a good place to start to find an answer
Citizens Advice East Sussex
Is a Consortium of 5 Citizens Advice members : Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes District, Rother District and Wealden. They work together to provide services across the county. To find out more about an individual branch, click on the link below.
They provide free confidential and impartial advice and campaign on big issues affecting people's lives.
Their goal is to help everyone find a way forward, whatever problem they face.
We are part of the Citizens Advice network across England and Wales.
Charity registration Number : 1112226
Company Registration Number : 05590977
Citizens Advice is a service for support, advice and financial advise. The Crowborough Food Bank and Uckfield Food Bank.
Tel 03444 111 444
website: www.citizensadviceeastsussex.org.uk
Pension Credit - are you missing out?
It's estimated up to 880,000 households are missing out on Pension Credit. It's worth, on average, £3,900 per year, and provides additional benefits such as help with Council Tax, Housing Benefit and a free TV licence for those over 75.
Please encourage anyone of pension age or over to check the Pension Credit calculator to see if they're entitled.
Pension Credit backdating rules mean it's possible to apply for Pension Credit and have the claim backdated by up to three months – providing the person is entitled to during that time.
The latest date to apply, and still qualify for Winter Fuel Payment, is 21 December.
