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2nd December 2021 by manager in Campaigns, Home Content 1
Are you struggling with living costs?
If you’re struggling to pay for food and other daily essentials, you may be able to get help in a number of ways.
Surrey Crisis Fund
This is a discretionary fund run by Surrey County Council. It provides financial help to Surrey residents who have nowhere else to turn in an emergency or following a disaster.
24th September 2021 by manager in Campaigns, Home Content 1
Extra help if you’re on Universal Credit
If you’re receiving Universal Credit payments, you will be aware that the £20 pw Covid uplift ended on 30 September 2021 which means you are receiving less money. However there are other benefits you may be entitled to.
Help with housing costs and bills
Cold Weather Payments for each week in the winter temperatures stay at zero Celsius or below will be paid automatically.
28th July 2021 by manager in Home Content 1
Struggling with fuel bills?
We can help you access support to identify the best deals for energy provision and access national and local grants where applicable, including Frimley Fuel Allotments and Project Wenceslas – sponsored by Woking Lions Club.
Project Wenceslas
This was set up by Woking Lions Club to help the people of Woking and surrounding areas who may be struggling to pay their fuel bills and have possibly built up debt to their energy supplier.
28th July 2021 by manager in Home Content 1, Uncategorised
IT Support Volunteer
We are looking for a volunteer who can support our staff and other volunteers with IT related matters.
What will you do?
- general ICT support for a small organisation
- help staff and volunteers with day to day IT issues, for example, trouble logging on to their computer,
27th May 2020 by manager in Home Content 1
Need Advice?
The office is not currently offering a drop-in service but we are operating and are still available to help you with advice and information. To find out about the different ways you can access our help Contact us.
17th October 2019 by manager in Home Content 1
Universal Credit – ‘Help to Claim’
The Department for Work and Pensions is funding Citizens Advice to provide independent advice and digital support with making a Universal Credit application – the ‘Help to Claim’ scheme.
This includes:
- Setting up a Universal Credit account and supporting you with your initial claim submission,
24th June 2019 by manager in Campaigns, Home Content 1
Healthwatch
Have you had a bad experience with your local health or social care services? We are here to help!
As well as providing you with support and advice about your individual issue, by telling us your experiences you may help to improve these services locally.
As part of the “watchdog” organisation Healthwatch Surrey we use the evidence we gather from people like you to help to influence positive change.
5th March 2019 by manager in Home Content 1
Social Prescribing
Social prescribing aims to support people to improve and better manage their overall wellbeing by helping connect them to the many community-based services and organisations available locally. It is designed for people who may be socially isolated or have practical and emotional needs that affect their health and is a FREE service.
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