Benefits

• 21st January 2016 by Norman Davies in Campaigns

  Universal Credit – What will change? How can you get ready?

  In response to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, Gillian Guy, Chief Executive of Citizens Advice said ‘ The change to tax credit cuts is a welcome relief, but more changes to Universal Credit are yet to come. It is important people can access help and support so they can plan their finances in order to adapt.’ […]

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• 2nd April 2015 by Norman Davies in Campaigns

  Working age families not claiming benefits

  We hear a lot about people claiming benefits they are not entitled to, but little about those who are not claiming their entitlements . A recent report commissioned by the Joseph Rowntree Trust highlighted this group. These are often people who are working, probably bringing up children and earning a low wage. They may not […]

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• 1st August 2014 by manager in Campaigns

  Hidden Homelessness – Surrey’s Secret

  Overheard in a Farnham pub. “When was the last time you saw someone sleeping on the streets of Farnham?  Exactly.  There are no homeless people around here” Homelessness means not having a home. People who have no roof over their head do sleep on the street and in doorways.  However much more homelessness is hidden. […]

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• 23rd May 2014 by manager in Campaigns

  Pink Floyd, the DWP, Citizens Advice and GPs

  Hello, is there anybody in there? Just nod if you can hear me. Is there anyone home? Come on, now, I hear you’re feeling down. Well I can ease your pain And get you on your feet again. Relax, I’ll need some information first. Just the basic facts. Can you show me where it hurts? […]

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• 5th August 2013 by manager in Campaigns

  Personal Independence Payments (PIP)

  ARE YOU OF WORKING AGE AND IN NEED OF HELP WITH DAILY LIVING OR MOBILITY? YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE PAYMENT (PIP) PIP is a new benefit for people who need help participating in everyday life or who find it difficult to get around. It replaces Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for people of […]

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