Many people are concerned at the moment about the costs of their energy bills but there is help out there. A member of staff from Citizens Advice Reading will be coming along to the Centre to offer free energy advice to our members on this topic e.g. switching tariffs, helping with advice about fuel debts, […]
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Reading Borough Council has re-opened the application period for households who face hardship this winter and who may be eligible to receive financial support through the Household Support Fund. One-off payments of £125 are available for eligible residents. The application period is likely to close at the end of February, so residents are encouraged to
If you need help or advice about your energy bills, you can attend a free drop in session hosted by Citizens Advice Wokingham in January. The charity is offering advice as part of the upcoming Big Energy Saving Fortnight (13 to 24 January), showing people how they can save money this winter. Drop-in sessions are
National MS Charity the MS Society have given the following response to last week’s Autumn Budget; Funding for healthcare £22.6 billion of extra funding was announced for the NHS in England, as well as a commitment to decrease waiting times for patients accessing treatment. This is welcome news, as we know people with MS are facing
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Between October 2024 and April 2025, the Department for Work and Pensions has allocated funding to Councils in England, to support those in need in their local area. Each council has their own way of distributing the fund and many now have funding available this autumn. Please visit the relevant webpage for your local council to
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a welfare benefit that can give extra money and support if you are living with a condition that impacts on your daily living or mobility. PIP is a non means tested benefit that was introduced almost ten years ago to replace Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for new claimants aged 16-64.
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The Government has announced changes to Winter Fuel Payments, which will come into place for this winter (2024/25). The tax-free payment had been made to all pensioners to help with winter energy bills but will be now only be for people who were born before 23 September 1958 and get one of the following: You’ll get
The UK’s benefits system is complex; it can feel overwhelming for people using it for the first time, or needing to understand the implications of a change of circumstances. A useful website you might like to visit is www.entitledto.co.uk This website simplifies the system so people can quickly find out what financial support they may
From April 2024 to September 2024, the Department of Work and Pensions is providing funding to local councils through the Household Support Fund. Councils are using this funding to support low income households with the rising cost of living, including energy, food and essential bills. Each council has their own way of distributing the fund
The UK Government has annnounced a consultation on the future of Personal Independence Payment (PIP.) Reforms to PIP could include stopping regular cash payments, and instead offering claimants one-off grants for things like home adaptations. Read the full story here on the BBC website. National charity the MS Society have reacted to the consultation with
