Working out what to do first when faced with any catastrophic life event can seem overwhelming. However, help and support is out there. It’s just a case of knowing where to look.
Welfare & financial advice when you need it
Working out what to do first when faced with any catastrophic life event can seem overwhelming. However, help and support is out there. It’s just a case of knowing where to look.
Our Finance & Welfare Adviser, Anne Rendell, is available to support everyone in the Wyre Forest with information to help deal with practical matters relating to death and dying. You can make a referral for finance and welfare advice, but for those times when you’re looking for answers quickly, Anne has shared the following links to help you access support & information when you need it:
Benefits:
To check what Benefits and Financial Support you may be eligible for:
https://www.gov.uk/check-benefits-financial-support
Finding Charitable Support:
https://grants-search.turn2us.org.uk/
Dealing with debt:
https://www.gov.uk/pay-off-debts
https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/loans/debt-help-plan/
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/help-with-debt/
What to do when someone dies:
https://www.gov.uk/when-someone-dies
Needing help with mobility:
Walking aids, wheelchairs, and mobility scooters:
Household Gadgets and Equipment to make life easier:
Apply for a new blue badge:
https://www.gov.uk/apply-blue-badge
Work problems and employment issues:
https://www.acas.org.uk/dealing-with-workplace-problems
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/work/
Housing issues:
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/
https://england.shelter.org.uk/get_help
Income tax information:
https://www.gov.uk/topic/personal-tax/income-tax
Pensions:
State Pension:
https://www.gov.uk/browse/working/state-pension
Pension options:
https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/pensions-and-retirement/pension-wise
Finding old Pension Pots:
Social care:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/
Wills:
Information about making a Will:
Find out more about leaving a gift in your Will:
https://www.kemphospice.org.uk/gifts-in-wills
Energy Costs
GoCompare have developed an interactive energy cost calculator to find out how much something costs to run. You can access this free tool by clicking here
These links are provided to signpost you to relevant advice and information. If you would like to discuss anything further please click here to make a referral for KEMP Finance and Welfare Advisor.