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Debt and Financial Advice
- Age Concern -over a third of older people are missing out on benefits to which they are entitled. Up to £4.2bn is left unclaimed each year. Age Concern are running a campaign to raise awareness of this issue and local Age Concern offices can provide free advice to older people, including home visits to assess benefit entitlement. Click the link to find out further information.
- Barnsley Credit Union - offers its members: Easy ways to save regularly; Childrens savings accounts; Loans at reasonable rates of interest and Various other services to help you manage your money better.
- Barnsley and District Citizens Advice - advice and information on a range of issues, including benefits and welfare rights, consumer issues, employment and housing rights, legal issues, money and debt. 1 Shambles Street, Barnsley, S70 2SQ. Phone: 01226 206492.
- Barnsley Welfare Rights - have many years of experience in advocacy on all aspects of Social Security Law. Individually, the team has different backgrounds and work experience, but shares a commitment to ensuring that the people of Barnsley get the best possible service when they most need it. The aim of the Welfare Rights Service is to offer free confidential and professional help with all aspects of claiming benefits.
- Entitled to - check out your entitlement to a range of welfare benefits by using the online calculator.
- National Debt Line - helpline that provides free confidential and independent advice on how to deal with debt problems
Berneslai Homes Limited is a company controlled by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales, number 4548803 Registered Office: Springfield House, Springfield Street, Barnsley S70 6HH.