Benefits
Some organisations that could offer support:
Citizens Advice: www.cas.org.uk
- Website can be used to find local support services – it is done through a postcode search
- If Visitor/Patient has no access to Internet or not confident to do this them self, carry out the search on their behalf and give them printed details of support.
- The Visitor or Patient may prefer you to try and make them an appointment, it is ok for you to do this on their behalf.
A benefits Calculator can be found in this link – www.gov.uk/benefits
Budgeting
The Money Advice Service helps people manage their money. They do this directly through free and impartial advice service. They also work in partnership with other organisations to help people make the most of their money. They are an independent service, set up by government.
Funeral Costs
The Money Advice Service gives advice and signposts to help with things such as; working out who should pay for a funeral and how, sorting out your affairs, inheritance and much more
Debt
Some organisations that could offer support:
Citizens Advice: www.cas.org.uk
- Website can be used to find local support services – it is done through a postcode search
- If you have no access to Internet or not confident to do this yourself, a clinician may be able to carry out the search on your behalf
- you can also book an appointment to attend in person
Step Change: www.stepchange.org
Leading UK charity on debt offering support on managing debt and access to a debt remedy tool
Money Crisis
Money Crisis occur when benefits have not been paid or there is a delay in payment. For More information visit: Scottish Government – SWF
Food Poverty
Foodbanks
The Trussell Trust runs a network of over 400 foodbanks, giving emergency food and support to people in crisis across the UK. Use this Website to search for local banks.
There may also be local independent food banks in your area.
Fuel Poverty
Home Energy Scotland
Website: www.greenerscotland.org/home-energy/
Free Phone Number: 0808 808 2282
Home Energy Scotland offer:
- Telephone advice – with personal advisors
- Free home visits – face to face advice
- Community Specialists – Outreach Events / Community Liaison
- Employee Engagement – Support for Organisations include:
- Awareness training for frontline staff – referrals
- Outreach team can create / support events