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Hello,
Tomorrow (Friday 25 January) we're launching a campaign to help make Stafford people aware of the changes brought about as a result of the Government's Welfare Reform.
It will affect you if you're of working age and in receipt or may need to claim benefits.
It's been called the biggest shake-up of the benefits system that we've ever had and it is complex - how you will be affected depends on your personal circumstances, what you are claiming or earning, who you live with and the size of your home.
There's five main strands:
At SARH, we're trying to help prepare you for these changes. We've put some questions and answers on our website www.sarh.co.uk/welfare and there's a series of roadshow beginning tomorrow morning at the Signpost Centre, Highfields between 9.30am and 12.30pm.
We can offer you free and confidential advice on money management, including:
Thursday 7th February (1.00pm – 4.00pm) – Community Resource Centre
Monday 11th February (1.30pm – 4.00pm) – Silkmore Children’s Centre
Friday 15th February (1.00pm – 4.00pm) Rising Brook Fire Station
We'll also add the dates of new sessions to the website as they're arranged.
Tomorrow (Friday 25 January) we're launching a campaign to help make Stafford people aware of the changes brought about as a result of the Government's Welfare Reform.
It will affect you if you're of working age and in receipt or may need to claim benefits.
It's been called the biggest shake-up of the benefits system that we've ever had and it is complex - how you will be affected depends on your personal circumstances, what you are claiming or earning, who you live with and the size of your home.
There's five main strands:
- Universal Credit
- Bedroom Tax
- Non-Dependent Deductions
- Cap on Benefits
- Disability Living Allowance
At SARH, we're trying to help prepare you for these changes. We've put some questions and answers on our website www.sarh.co.uk/welfare and there's a series of roadshow beginning tomorrow morning at the Signpost Centre, Highfields between 9.30am and 12.30pm.
We can offer you free and confidential advice on money management, including:
- setting up a bank, building society or credit union account
- organising direct debits
- welfare benefit claims
- help to clear existing debts
- budgeting
- credit cards and loans
- home insurance
- maximising income
- rent payments
Thursday 7th February (1.00pm – 4.00pm) – Community Resource Centre
Monday 11th February (1.30pm – 4.00pm) – Silkmore Children’s Centre
Friday 15th February (1.00pm – 4.00pm) Rising Brook Fire Station
We'll also add the dates of new sessions to the website as they're arranged.
