HEALTHY & SUPPORTED
debt and money advice
The increased costs of living mean that more people are worried about money and debt than ever before. To help Telford & Wrekin Council are investing £12 million for things like local food banks, warm spaces and supporting Citizens Advice Telford and Wrekin to run free and confidential debt advice sessions. Impartial, confidential help from experts through face-to-face sessions, are now available at both drop-in and pre-bookable appointments. Councillor Paul Watling, Telford & Wrekin Council’s cabinet member for safer & stronger communities, said: “We’re making it easier for people to get money and debt advice with sessions around the borough. “Households are still struggling, so by working with Citizens Advice Telford and Wrekin we can put people in touch with the people who have the hands on knowledge and experience to offer the best help and guidance.” Where to get support: A cost of living advice website, lists all the help available, both for residents and businesses at www.telford.gov.uk/costofliving www.citizensadvicetelfordandthewrekin.org.uk 01952 567193 case@telfordcab.co.uk There’s support for a host of unique needs through our Wellbeing Independence Partnership. It’s a helpful ‘go to’ service for advice with everything from learning disabilities, mental health, older people, sensory impairment, stroke and physical disabilities and carers of all ages. Wellbeing Independence Partnership, ‘The go-to service’ 01952 916030 Open 9am-5pm Monday – Friday with a 24-hour voicemail service out of hours wip@tandwcvs.org.uk The partnership is provided by team members from Telford & Wrekin Council for Voluntary Service, Age UK Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin and Taking Part: www.telfordandwrekincvs.org.uk The ‘go to’ service for advice for a wide range of needs
services supporting
independent living
Do you need help to live independently or know someone who struggles with mobility issues and needs care and support? The Independent Living Centre, a joint venture between Telford & Wrekin Council and Telford & Wrekin Council for Voluntary Service (CVS), provides free information and guidance for everyone as well as the opportunity to trial different gadgets and equipment at home to see if they help you live more independently. Ruth Edwards is a community-led support coordinator and manages the Independent Living Centre on a day-to-day basis. She said: “The centre is designed to mimic your home, so you can see how the care and support equipment works in a familiar setting and try it out. Where to find us Independent Living Centre, 3A Hazeldine House, Telford Town Centre, Telford, TF3 4JL 01952 457181 Text SMS for hearing impaired: 07537453177 Opening times:
“We offer you a cup of tea and have a chat about what it is that you find difficult at home. We want to help you find real solutions that will work for you and your home. “Come and talk to one of our ‘Experts by Experience,’ as we call them – people with lived experience of a disability.” Councillor Andy Burford cabinet member for adult social care and health, integration and transformation said: “Don’t think of it as just being for older people, anyone can come along and have a look. It could be for yourself, a family member, friend or neighbour who needs help. “At the centre there are people with lived experience who are helping other people in the same situation, in a language they understand, in a very informal and home-like environment. “We are on your side; we want to do all we can to make your life better, in particular through these difficult times, with higher costs of living.”
“The independent living centre is an invaluable community asset, a centre for all ages and for all needs and abilities, that provides free support in terms of advice and guidance to live well, as independently as possible. ”
Weekdays 10am-5pm Thursdays 10am-6pm Saturdays 10am-2pm)
www.telford.gov.uk/independentliving
Councillor Andy Burford Cabinet member for adult social care and health, integration and transformation
Drop-in sessions: There are different sessions throughout the week for those with particular needs, no appointment needed (such as Autism Hub, Learning Disability Hub, Sensory Impairment and many others.).
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