Advice and Support - Nationwide
Nationwide
Places for People have a variety of resources to provide as much help and support as possible to our customers through the cost-of-living and other issues.
Support from Places for People
- maximising income through benefit take-up
- help with budgeting
- applying for funding and grants
- signposting to specialist support services e.g. debt or local welfare support
- benefit queries like Universal Credit or Housing Benefit
- financial hardship
Money Advice Team: 01772 666 446
Customer Accounts Team: 01772 666 444
Information and advice regarding home energy from Places for People
Staff can fill in a referral form if you believe you could benefit from additional support, please get in touch.
Support from other organisations:
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Citizens Advice - Able to provide advice on a variety of topics including energy and debt
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National Energy Action (NEA) - Energy advice
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Centre for Sustainable Energy - National energy support
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Turn2us - For funding and grant applications
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Shout - Mental health support
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Is This OK? - Wellbeing and mental health support
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Mind - Wellbeing and mental health support for adults
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MoneyHelper - Support with cost-of-living, debt and benefits
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Age UK - Support with debt and benefits as well as wellbeing and general support for older individuals
- Scope UK - Disability energy support
- Marie Curie - To speak to Energy Support Officers for dedicated information, support and practical guidance on the cost of energy bills for people affected by terminal illness.
- Centres Gas - Has Centres for Warmth to support people who are living in vulnerable situations keeping them warm, safe, and connected.