Free Money Advice from Steven
Our Money Advice Service exists to help our tenants take control of their finances and have more pounds in their pockets.
In the last 12 months, we helped 108 tenants access information and advice on benefits and debt – helping them gain a total of £239,166.18 in additional benefits, grants or money saved on debt repayments.
“I felt like a big weight had been lifted off my shoulders and that I had somebody on my side”
Barbara, WHA Resident
Money Matters Advice & Stories
Read more money saving stories and advice from our Money Advice Officer, Steven.
“People should be aware of this…”
– WHA resident, Graham Sankey, warns others of a pension pot pitfall that could leave you out of pocket Our Money Advice Officer Steven Higham has been busy supporting our residents to take control of their money matters – and recently helped Graham Sankey avoid losing his Housing Benefit by making him aware of his […]
Food for thought: how we can support you at the point of crisis
Warrington Foodbank has reported an increase of 17% in the last year with 80 tonnes of food distributed- more than a third of which went to children – and as summer holidays come round – children become even more vulnerable as the safety net of a hot school meal is removed. People experiencing a food […]
Universal Credit
Universal Credit is a new benefit which has replaced income-based Jobseekers Allowance, income-related Employment & Support Allowance, Income Support, Child Tax Credit, Working Tax Credit and Housing Benefit.
In February 2017, Warrington moved to the full digital service. This means that Universal Credit is available to anyone with a sufficiently low income to qualify, rather than just people in certain circumstances.
Some people will be better off under Universal Credit, whilst others will be worse off. We can offer our tenants a benefit check to establish how they will be affected
Personal Independence Payment
Personal Independence Payment is a benefit paid to working-age people who have disabilities which make it more difficult for them to look after themselves, and/or who have difficulties walking or getting about. It has replaced Disability Living Allowance for all new claims, and over time Disability Living Allowance will be phased out, with claimants being invited to apply for Personal Independence Payment instead.
Most people will be required to attend a face to face assessment with a health care professional as part of the assessment process. The health care professional may also contact any other people named in your application form for further information.
Benefits Information and Calculator
More information on benefits available can be found here, and this free and anonymous benefits calculator helps you to understand what benefits you may be entitled to. Steven and the team have helped WHA residents understand their rights and access additional benefits, grants or money saved on debt repayments to the total value of £239,166.18 in the past year.
Got questions about what benefits you may be entitled to? Get in touch with Steven today.
Other Financial Advisory Services
Citizens Advice Warrington
The Gateway
89 Sankey Street
Warrington – WA1 1SR
telephone: 01925 246994
email: admin@warrington.cabnet.org.uk
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Telephone: 0800 138 1111
Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 8am-4pm
Trafford House,
Southmoor Industrial Estate,
Southmoor Road,
Manchester
M23 9XD
Call us for free 0800 856 8569 7 days a week 8am–10pm
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