As more and more families experience financial difficulties at this time we have become acutely aware that there is much information out there giving advice and support to families and the following may be of support for some families:-
East Devon District Council where they have lots of information, support and advice that will be of help and support to families you are working with in the East of the locality.
https://eastdevon.gov.uk/benefits-and-support/financial-support-and-advice/help-with-household-bills/
Includes:
- Help with household bills
- Help with Energy Costs
- Loan Sharks and Illegal Money Lending
- Home Improvement Grants and Loans
- Other ways you can get help
- Assistance for Homeless Applicants
Mid Devon District Council where they have lots of information, support and advice that will be of help and support to families you are working with in the Mid of the locality.
Residents' Financial Support - MIDDEVON.GOV.UK
Includes:
- Help with food and energy costs
- Help with council tax
- Help with your rent
- Help with the cost of living
- Help with Universal Credit
- Help with Budgeting
- Help with Debt
- Help with the cost of living
The children centres are also a good place to go for families with under 8’s and have good links with Citizens Advice. East Devon 01395 – 576786 or Mid Devon 01884 250449
DWP: Please link in with your nearest Department for Work and Pensions Job Centre so that benefits checks can be undertaken.
School Uniforms: Please could we ask families/carers to approach the school their child/children attend to see if they can help as some hold good quality second-hand uniforms, they can provide to families who need the support.
Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB): https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/get-help-with-the-cost-of-living/
