The holiday period can often be difficult and that is truer than ever this year. But even with many services closings over the next week, it’s important to know that you can still get the support you need.
Below is a list of resources that hopefully you or somebody you know might find helpful;
Debt, Benefits and Money Advice
Citizens Advice Enfield Phone: 0300 330 1167 Website: http://citizensadviceenfield.org.uk/
Z2K Phone: 0207 259 0801 Website: https://www.z2k.org/about-us/
Enfield Disability Action Phone: 020 8373 6238 Website: http://e-d-a.org.uk/our-services/
Benefits Entitlement Check Turn2us Phone: 0808 802 2000 Website: https://www.turn2us.org.uk/
Step Change Phone: 0800 138 1111 Website: www.stepchange.org
Enfield Debt Centre Phone: 07596 735789 Email: info@enfielddebt.org
Local Authority Assistance
Local Councils have put additional measures in place to support those most in need. Visit https://www.enfield.gov.uk/services/your-council/cost-of-living-support for information on support from Enfield Council.
Government Cost of Living Payments
The Government is offering payments for those with disabilities, on low-income benefits, or pensioners. For more information visit gov.uk/guidance/cost-of-living-payment.
Mental, physical health and wellbeing
Mind Phone: 0300 123 3393 Email: info@mind.org.uk
Samaritans Phone: 116 123 Website: https://www.samaritans.org/
Enfield Asian Welfare Association Phone: 020 8443 1197 Email: info@eawa.org.uk Website: https://www.eawa.org.uk/
Enfield Food Alliance: Website: https://www.enfieldfoodalliance.co.uk/how-to-get-help
Energy Bills
Contact Your Energy Supplier: Many energy suppliers have their own hardship funds and support schemes in place to support struggling customers. Contact your supplier to find out if you are eligible
Foodbanks
If you are struggling to afford food or top up your prepayment meter, I am able to refer you to the North Enfield Food bank. Please get in touch with my office if you need this support.
No Recourse to Public Funds
Project 17: Phone: 07963 509 044. Website: https://www.project17.org.uk/
No Recourse to Public Funds Network Website: www.nrpfnetwork.org.uk
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