FirstSteps offer a non-judgemental and supportive service that is sensitive to your individual circumstances. They will help you to:
- avoid rising costs by providing immediate intervention
- check you’re claiming all the benefits and support you’re entitled to
- let you know about any schemes and organisations that could help you
- book you in for an appointment with Citizens Advice North Somerset
- work with you to find a repayment plan that is affordable and adaptable
If your circumstances change
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Worried About Money?
Citizens Advice North Somerset
Help with benefits, housing, employment
problems, debt advice and more
0808 278 7973
www.nscab.org.uk
Christians Against Poverty
Debt advice and ongoing support for
Those with problem debt or in financial difficulty
0800 328 0006 | www.capuk.org
Here are some contacts that will help
Bristol Law Centre
Specialist legal advice and casework
Including housework, benefit appeals,
Immigration issues and employment
0017 924 8662 or 0330 024 0389 (freephone)
www.bristollawcentre.org.uk
Alliance Housing Support
Provide advice and guidance on housing,
Benefits, debt, health and wellbeing and
Employment matters
03000 120 120 (option 3)
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www.alliancehomes.org.uk
Benefits and Welfare Provision Scheme
Information on benefits and ways to
access a grant
01934 888 035 or 0800 138 5665
www.n-somerset.gov.uk/wps
Age UK Somerset
Information and advice service for older
People, their families and carers
01823 345 613
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www.ageuk.org.uk/somerset
What is Healthy Start?
If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4,
You may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk.
If you’re eligible, you’ll be sent a Healthy Start Card with money on it that you can use in some UK shops. We’ll add your benefit onto this card every 4 weeks.
Anxious ? Depressed?
If you live in England and are aged 18 or over, you can access NHS talking therapies services for anxiety and depression.
A GP can refer you, or you can refer yourself directly without a referral (as long as you are registered with a GP)
NHS talking therapies services offer:
- talking therapies, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), counselling, other therapies, and guided self-help
- help for common mental health problems, like anxiety and depression
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Need help with finding a job?
Did you know that the Salvation Army provides expert guidance and support in finding employment. For details go to
https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/employment-plus/local-support-jobseekers
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