MONEY ADVICE AND SUPPORT SERVICES   

AVAILABLE DURING COVID-19

provide information, advice and assistance in a wide range of areas, including:

·        welfare benefits,

·        money advice,

·        housing

·        employment

Phone: 0141 948 0204

Website:  http://www.gnwcab.org.uk/

Web chat from: http://www.gnwcab.org.uk/

provide information, advice and assistance in a wide range of areas, including:

·        welfare benefits,

·        money advice,

·        housing

·        employment

Phone: 0141 944 2612

Website:  https://www.drumchapelcab.org.uk/

Email from link on: https://www.drumchapelcab.org.uk/

provide information, advice and assistance in a wide range of areas, including:

·        welfare benefits,

·        money advice,

·        housing

·        employment

Phone: 0141 944 0507

Website:  http://www.dmac.btck.co.uk/

Email:

admin@d-mac.org.uk

If your child is entitled to free school meals or a clothing grant, you will be sent a preloaded gift card to buy food from Farmfoods.

This is only available to existing claimants.  No new applications are being accepted.

The gift card vouchers will automatically be sent by post to those who are entitled.  You don’t need to take any action.

Referrals to NHS Money Advice Services are unaffected as our providers are equipped to work remotely.

However, please note that due to COVID-19 they can only provide telephone appointments until further notice.

Referral forms can be accessed via the Health & Wellbeing directory or Staffnet

http://infodir.nhsggc.org.uk/Home/Directory   or

via Staffnet

www.staffnet.ggc.scot.nhs.uk/Info%20Centre/FinancialInclusion

Many housing providers in the North West have support available for their tenants.

Welfare benefit advisors and fuel advisors can help you get on top of your bills,  learn budgeting skills,  help you claim all of the benefits you are due and can also help you get on to the cheapest fuel tariffs.

Contact your housing provider for more information.

NHS Support & Information Services (SIS)

The SIS provides a friendly and confidential place for patients, families and staff to access health, wellbeing and financial support.

They can assist with emergency food, fuel and money concerns, as well as information and referral to a wide range of community services such as carers, money and debt advice.

The SIS is available at the following hospitals:

·        Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

·        Royal Hospital for Children

·        Glasgow Royal Infirmary

·        Victoria Hospital

·        Stobhill Hospital

·        Royal Alexandra Hospital

Telephone: 0141 452 238

Email: sis@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Website:www.nhsggc.org.uk/sis

Home Energy Scotland

Call Home Energy Scotland if you need help and advice on saving energy when you’re at home, or if you’re worried about your energy bills or struggling to stay warm at home.

Call free on:  0808 808 2282

Website: https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/scotland/home-energy-scotland

(Glasgow-wide service)

(Glasgow-wide service)

are running a free and confidential advice service via WhatsApp, Facebook messenger, and e-mail and a free call back telephone service.

Telephone:  0141 440 2503

Website:   https://govanlawcentre.org/

WhatsApp: 07564 040765

Twitter: @govanlawcentre

Facebook messenger:

www.facebook.com/Govan-Law-Centre-485591671499123/

Due to the demand in sectors such as food production, food supply, pharmaceutical and logistics there are opportunities to access a range of jobs on a temporary basis.

See the following link for further information:

http://www.employabilityinscotland.com/

·        Check if you can get statutory sick pay (SSP)

·        Check if you’re eligible for Universal Credit

·        Check if you’re eligible for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

·        Your rights if your hours are cut or you’re laid off

·        What to do if you cannot pay your tax bill on time  

https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

The Scottish Welfare Fund is a Scottish Government scheme which provides a safety net in disaster or emergency, or to enable independent living in the community.

Crisis grants don’t need to be repaid and are available to apply for by people who do not have alternative means of paying for what they need. They are intended to meet one off needs rather than on going expenses.

The quickest and easiest way to apply is to check the website for the Local Authority area that you live in:

https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=17160

Awarding cash grants to assist those under 21 and their families in times of extreme hardship.

Applications need to be endorsed and submitted by a sponsor in professional capacity only.

Telephone:  0800 085 6150

Email:  enquiries@aberlour.org.uk

Most services are operating a telephone and e-mail service currently and so it is best to call or e-mail directly.

If you want to find information and support that is local to where you live on money advice or a range of other health and wellbeing topics, visit the NHSGGC Health and Wellbeing Directory.

http://infodir.nhsggc.org.uk/Home/Directory

provides information on finding health services in Glasgow include money advice and debt.

www.yoursupportglasgow.org/homepage

The Breathing Space freephone and webchat helpline is a good starting point if you are stressed, anxious or depressed due to money worries. It has a wide range of information and tips on how to reduce stress.

Call free on:  0800 83 85 87

Website:  https://breathingspace.scot/

provides information on coronavirus and your money.  They also have a  ‘Coronavirus and money’  Facebook group.

https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/coronavirus-what-it-means-for-you

https://www.facebook.com/groups/678203076335430/