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4972996000Sources of information and advice for people experiencing financial difficultiesContents:General AdviceSupport in a crisisDealing with debtFinancial supportHousing/HomelessnessSupport with food, fuel and household itemsSavings and loansStress and mental healthDevelop a strategySample Financial Wellbeing StrategySources of General AdviceSouthampton Citizens Advice – for help and advice on a wide range of topicsAge UK – for advice and support on a range of topics for the over 60’s No Limits – information and advice on (amongst other issues) money & budgeting and homelessness/housing for people under 26 Southampton Advice & Representation Centre - an independent charity offering advice on rights to benefits for residents of SouthamptonMoney Advice Service – free and impartial money advice, guidance and planners, including budgeting, loans, mortgages, pensions and debt - online and on the phonePensions Advisory Service – free and impartial information and guidance – online and on the phoneSupport in a CrisisSupport in a crisis – links from the city council page covering emotional, financial and practical help and support Stress and Mental HealthAnd look at the stress and mental health resources in a different link from the Information for Managers page to help support positive mental through challenging times. Be mindful of the risk of self-harm and suicide. In a mental health emergency dial 999 or contact the Samaritans on 116 123 Dealing with Debt – a range of options to Practical and accessible ‘Dealing with Debt’ booklet from Southampton City Council and the Money Advice Service Welfare Rights and Money Advice - debt advice for SCC tenants and benefits advice for council, private tenants and homeownersDebt & money advice from Southampton Citizens Advice Frontline Debt Advice - debt, budgeting and benefits advice from the faith based (and working with anyone) Locally based financial services including moving out of debt from CAPNational Debtline – online budgeting tool to help manage and resolve debts. Free servicePayplan - free debt management plans Stepchange – options and plans to support people to move out of debt Financial SupportUnderstanding Universal Credit – for those out of work or on low incomeClaiming Universal CreditUniversal Credit - Advance payments – to help tide people over until their payment comes through Employment Support Allowance – for people with health conditionals affecting their ability to work and who have contributed NI for the last 2 yearsChildcare Choices - help with the costs of childcareSavings and LoansInternal help - it might be possible that you can give organisational help, for example, by advancing pay. Some unions have hardship funds and can offer help.Solent Credit Union – encourages people to save and makes small loansWessex Community Bank – not for profit bank that encourages people to save, builds credit scores and makes small loansSupport with Food, Fuel and Household ItemsSouthampton City Mission – for basics, food, baby and clothes banks. Referrals only (from doctors, social workers and Citizens Advice)Scratch – services which relieve the effects of hardship, disadvantage and poverty for individuals and families living in Southampton and the surrounding area – including food, furniture, paint. Referrals only (from doctors, social workers and Citizens Advice)Southampton Healthy Homes from the Charity The Environment Centre (TEC) – for help with fuel poverty – replacing boilers, insulation etcHousing/HomelessnessStreet Support Southampton – help and advice for single people facing homelessnessSouthampton City Council Homelessness Specialist Advice and Assistance - for those with children or vulnerable members in the household threatened with homelessness Southampton Rent Deposit Scheme – help with privately rented accommodation for people on low income.Mortgage Debt Advice from Southampton City Council Eating Healthily on a BudgetEating Well for Less – nhs tipsHealthy eating on a budget – swaps and smart shopping from the British Heart FoundationCheap healthy meals – from the Money Advice ServiceJack Monroe Cooking on a Bootstrap – recipes, recipe books and tips, including eating tasty meals on a very tight budget. ................
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