BENEVOLENT USEFUL CONTACTS

Government help with energy bills is very fluid and in constant change so we recommend you go to the Government web site to find out the up-to-date detail of schemes and assistance.

Water Suppliers also have schemes available to help customers pay their bills.

If you get Pension Credit you might also be able to receive an interest-free ‘budgeting loan’ for essentials like clothing or a washing machine

UK Government Website:
Please follow the below link to find government services and information
www.gov.uk

AGE UK:
UK’s leading Charity helping older people. Useful Information, guides and advice across range of topics including Money & Legal, and Care & Support.
Tel: 0800 678 1602
www.ageuk.org.uk

Citizen’s Advice:
Adviser support online, national phoneline or advice face-to-face at a local branch. Advice covering various matters including Benefits, Work, Debt and Money, Housing, Law and Courts
Tel: 0800 144 8848
www.citizensadvice.org.uk

Carers UK:
Advice on caring, finances and carers groups
Tel: 0808 808 7777
www.carersuk.org

Cruse Bereavement Care:
Free and confidential help for bereaved people
Tel: 0844 477 9400
www.cruse.org.uk

Disabled Living Foundation Helpline:
Advice and information on aids and equipment for disabled people
Tel: 0300 999 0004
www.dfl.org.uk

Elderly Accommodation Counsel:
Advice to help older people choose ad finance the most appropriate housing for their needs
Tel: 0800 377 7070
www.eac.org.uk

Energy Saving Trust:
Provides independent advice on saving money on energy bills and sourcing grants for energy-saving improvements
Tel: 0300 123 1234
www.energysavingtrust.org.uk

Friends of the Elderly:
A charity that provides support for all older people, particularly those in need due to mental or physical frailty, isolation or poverty.
www.fote.org.uk

Grace Care:
Offers guidance on selecting the right Care, whether at home or in a nursing home
Tel: 0800 137669
www.grace-care.co.uk

Heating Grants:
A website providing details for applying for grants for heating and insulation and improvements
www.heatinggrants.co.uk

MoneyHelper:
For free guidance, call free.
Tel: 0800 138 7777
www.moneyhelper.org.uk

National Debt line:
Free confidential and independent advice on how to deal with debt problems
Tel: 0808 808 4000
www.nationaldebtline.co.uk

Pension Service Benefit Enquiry line:
Advice and information for people with disability or mobility problems, such as those receiving Attendance Allowance and Personal Independence Payments, and their carers
Tel: 0845 606 0265
www.gov.uk/contact-pension-service

Seniorlink Eldercare:
Offers the Seniorlink alarm system providing an immediate telephone response service
Tel: 0845 603 4576
www.seniorlinkeldercare.co.uk

Simple Energy Advice:
Provides independent advice on saving money on energy bills and sourcing grants for energy-saving improvements
www.simpleenergyadvice.org.uk

Turn2us:
For help in obtaining money available to you through benefits, grants and other forms of support
www.turn2us.org.uk