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Money and Benefit Advice Service - RMBC

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Debt and money, Benefits, Advocacy and appeals

Description

The Advocacy and Appeals Service is the Council's specialist benefit and debt advice service. We can offer you advocacy and representation if: You have been refused a benefit Court action has been taken because you owe money You are in rent arrears with the Council The service is available to all Rotherham residents who need help to challenge benefit decisions or help with serious debts that could result in court action (such as administration orders) or who are in rent arrears with Council.

Citizens Advice Debt team

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Self referral, Debt and money, Benefits, Housing advice, Advocacy and appeals, Tenancy Support, Advocacy services, Information about Make Our Money Go Further

Description

Our Debt Team at Citizens Advice Rotherham offer a full range of legal debt advice. The aim is to help clients, understand their rights and responsibilities when dealing with the debt situation. The majority of our caseworkers have worked in debt advice for over 10 years. We offer advice and support on all aspects of personal debt including: - Applications for Bankruptcy and Debt Relief Orders (DRO) - Negotiating with creditors - Preparing for court - Preventing debt situation from escalating - How to deal with Bailiffs/Enforcement Agents. - Preventing eviction - Applying for help through Trust funds - Challenging liability for debt - Accessing Breathing Space - Maximising your income All referrals have a turnaround time of 5-7 working days. Please state if the client has any emergencies present in which the referral will be treated as urgent. Please make a note of this in the 'Notes for agency' section. Any questions, please contact us on the contact details provided.

0770 924 4977

debt.support@citizensadvicerotherham.org.uk

Citizens Advice Rotherham and District, 2 Upper Millgate, Rotherham, S60 1PF

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Early Help RMBC Children's Services

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Self referral, Debt and money, Benefits, Health and wellbeing, Support groups, Employment advice, Housing advice, Immigration, Advocacy and appeals, Information about Make Our Money Go Further, Able to Access / Engage in community activities, Improved Health / capacity to manage, Signposting

Description

Support offered by Early Help: Most children, young people and families in Rotherham thrive with access to universal services such as GP’s or school, but some families may need to access additional short-term support to address a specific problem, or may require more intensive, longer-term support, when experiencing increasingly complex issues. The Early Help Service recognises that the needs of children, young people and families are not static and can change over time. Early Help Teams can provide advice and support for the whole family on issues such as: Parenting Teenagers Behaviour Emotional wellbeing Drugs and alcohol Domestic abuse Money, benefits and housing Staying safe – outdoors and online Places to go and things to do Youth offending

tracey.wyatt@rotherham.gov.uk

Dalton Community Centre, Magna Lane, Dalton, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 4HH

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www.rotherham.gov.uk/family-support/early-help

YAWR Services

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Debt and money, Benefits, Health and wellbeing, Housing advice, Advocacy services

Description

YAWR is a health and social care and information advocacy service.

The Unity Centre, St Leonard’s Road, Rotherham, S65 1PD

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Rush House Ltd

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Debt and money, Benefits, Health and wellbeing, Counselling and therapy services, Support groups, Practical and DIY, Employment advice, Housing advice, Advocacy and appeals, Tenancy Support, Health and fitness, Advocacy services

Description

Rush House offers accommodation and wrap around support to those deemed as homeless / inappropriately accommodated young people by Rotherham Borough Council aged 16-25. We also offer accommodation to LAC / care leavers within the Rotherham Borough. Further services Rush house offer is support to access EET (Education / employment / training) for those ages 16+ who reside in Rotherham. Open 24/7 365 days a year.

18/19 Lindum Terrace, Doncaster Road, Rotherham, S65 1NJ

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Rotherfed- Make Our Money Go Further

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Debt and money, Advocacy services, Energy Advice & help with bills, Information about Make Our Money Go Further

Description

About Us We are Rotherham Federation and we believe that Rotherham needs strong local communities. We support communities to grow and develop, working with them to build their sense of belonging, community pride and spirit. We work with and through grass root community groups that are committed to bringing communities together, giving all communities a voice and creating local solutions to local issues.

01709 368515

info@rotherfed.org

Springwell Gardens Community Centre, Eastwood View, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1NH

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sarah.fletcher@rotherfed.org

RMBC Financial Inclusion Team

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Debt and money, Benefits, Health and wellbeing, Housing advice, Tenancy Support

Description

The Financial Inclusion Team can offer Tenancy Support to RMBC tenants

Riverside House, Main Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2AE

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Laser Credit Union ltd

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Debt and money, Benefits

Description

LASER Credit Union is a not-for-profit Community Credit Union and a long established, highly valued provider of financial services to those most in need in Rotherham. Registered in 2003 we have always aimed to offer a responsible alternative to doorstep, payday, log book and high cost commercial lenders. Our core customer base is those that are considered financially excuded. We offer secure savings, encashment facilities and affordable loans to our customers.

01709 836500

enquiries@lasercu.org.uk

2 Effingham Square, Rotherham, S65 1AP

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www.lasercreditunion.org.uk