Advice Link News Issue 12 December 08

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CONFERENCE REPORT

This years Blackpool Advisers Conference took place on Tuesday 18th Novem-ber at the Solaris,South Promenade.There was a mix of speakers and work-shops and thechance to networkand chat to otherservice providers inthe area.

Inside this Issue:Conference report Page 1

Carers Rights Day event Pages 23

Big Lottery Fund news Page 4

Do you know about? Pages 812

Useful numbers & dates for diaries

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Whats new and whats on Pages 6-7

Ad v i c e L i n k N e w s Ad v i c e L i n k N e w s Ad v i c e L i n k N e w s Ad v i c e L i n k N e w s

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The event was a great success and was well at-

tended by over 60 delegates. During themorning there were speakers from Job CentrePlus, Trading Standards, Housing Enforcement,Gateshead Community Legal Advice Centreand Advice Link giving information regardingfuture changes and developments.

After refreshments, lunchtime was spentnetworking and viewing displays.Workshops held in the afternoon included Dis-ability Living Allowance, the Financial Service

Authority, Employment Support Allowance,

Save Xmas debt development and CLACs andCLANs for those who hold LSC contracts or aredirectly involved in the delivery of Legal

Advice. There were relaxed exchanges of viewsand information in the speaker slots and the

workshops. The feedback from delegates was very positive and this was one of the mostsuccessful conferences in the 6 years since theybegan.A big thank you to the speakers for theircontribution.

Comments included: very useful and

enjoyable day all parts very informativeexcellent contents and organisation veryuseful for gaining knowledge and networkingoverall positive experience worthwhileevent.

conference

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Page 3Issue 12 December 2008

Carers Rights Day 2008 Carers Rights Day 2008 Carers Rights Day 2008 Carers Rights Day 2008 Services Blackpool Carers Centre provides for carers:

Carers Support Groups - these groups are led by carersand facilitated by a member of the Blackpool CarersCentre Team. We meet on a monthly basis at varioustimes (e.g. day and evening groups). Carers sharecommon experiences, make new friends and receiveuseful advice and information.

Leisure and Learning Courses - free or subsidised

courses are arranged throughout the year in suchthings as Basic I.T, First Aid, Yoga and crafts. We alsoorganise talks and workshops for information, personaldevelopment and a break for carers.

Breaks & Holidays - can be organised for groups andindividuals to provide respite to those in need of abreak from their caring role.

One to one Emotional Support - provided to carers whoare finding the role of being a carer emotionally

challenging and need the opportunity to talk abouttheir situation on a one to one basis.

Advice and information - We can offer confidentialadvice and information to carers and signpost torelevant services that can provide further help.

Carers Mailing list - a free quarterly newsletter containing information about events held by the centreand information on whats happening in thecommunity to help carers.

Carers Forum - an opportunity to help shape the futureof carers services in Blackpool.

For more information about services and how to access them please contact:

Blackpool Carers Centre, Norman House, Robson Way, Blackpool, FY3 7PPTel: 01253 393 748 Email: [email protected] Web: www.carers.org/blackpool

Blackpool Carers Centre is a Registered CharityNumber: 1114558Part of the Princess Royal Trust Network for Carers

MPs Joan Humble and GordonMarsden with Angela Ross, SueEdwards and Pam Cochrrane


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Page 4 Advice Link News

Advice Link Project newsAdvice Link Project newsAdvice Link Project newsAdvice Link Project news

Big Lottery Fund 2009 to 2014 for the Advice Link Network

Thanks to those who collaborated to put together the bid - Blackpool CAB, Advice Link,Fylde CAB, Wyre CAB, SURF , Shelter Lancashire , Age Concern Blackpool, Age Concern Lancashire, Disability Information & Support, Blackpool Wyre & Fylde CVS - BLF funding should be finalised from April 2009 onwards : to maintain and develop the existing Advice Link Network to extend the service and benefits to Fylde and Wyre advice agencies so that people in greatest need receive timely, accurate and effective legal advice

that is quality assured and joined up with other services, making individuals better equipped to deal with their problems and improve their lives.

Over the 5 years, the 495,551 Big Lottery funding contributes to the continuation of Network activities:

Coordination and development of the partnership Network meetings and annual conference Network advisers toolkit Specialist and Problem Noticer training

Better access for users and potential users Extension and development of signposting and referral system Where to go for advice posters, leaflets Targeted events / activities where need identified - such as advice road-

shows in local community venues providing convenient access to a range of network partners

Quality coordination and development

Quality awareness raising seminars and workshops Adoption of suitable advice standard

The Advice Link project is here to support the Advice Link Network.If you would like to: - receive notification of Advice Link Network meetings and copies of the minutes - host a future meeting or just find out more please let the Advice Link team know!

Write to: Advice Link, c/o Blackpool Council, Town Hall, Blackpool FY1 1AD Tel: 01253 476843 Website: www.advicelink.org.uk Fax: 01253 477766 Email: advicelink @blackpo ol.gov.uk


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Did you know about?Did you know about?Did you know about?Did you know about?

Visit www.dwp.gov.uk/advisers for information from the DWP for advisers and professionals and acatalogue of DWP products including, leaflets, posters and technical guides.

Anorexia Nervosa

Jane Wild has gained a 7303 City & GuildsTeaching Certificate in the Life Long LearningSector (PTTLS). Her specialised subject is the

Awareness, Consequences and Hidden Depthsof Anorexia Nervosa.

If anyone would like a Presentation from Janethere are:1. 3 hour Presentation - Anorexia Nervosa.2. 6 hour Training Day this includes hands

on - Anorexia Nervosa.3. 3 hour Presentation - Mental Health.4. 3 hour Presentation - Anorexia Ner-

vosa/Mental Health

For more detail please email Jane on [email protected]

Whats new and whats on?Whats new and whats on?Whats new and whats on?Whats new and whats on?Opportunistic

BriefIntervention

Training For Alcohol Problems

One day training is available to those likely tocome into contact, through their work, with peoplewho may have a problem with alcohol. At the endof the training participants will have:

Knowledge and understanding of alcohol,calculation of units and the effects of alcoholon the community as well as individuals andfamilies.

Knowledge of how a problem can evolve anduse of diagnostic tools to recognise theseverity of the problem.

A full manual to take away and useimmediately including: motivationalinterviewing, fast audit, scaling questions,recognising patterns, drink diaries and manymore.

An awareness of how and when to referclients to other agencies.

This training is free and available on the datesattached OR we can tailor a course to suit yourindividual agency requirements. The course isfun, informative and extremely useful. We nowhave places available in January, February andMarch 2009

DATES AVAILABLE:

20 th January 20093 rd February 2009

24 th February 200910 th March 200924 th March 2009

VENUE: 49-55 COOKSON STREETBLACKPOOL

If you are interested or want more details call:Avril Widlake OBI Trainer on 01253 752100 ormobile 07976 727 539(or Paul Burnett Administrator 01253 752100)

ADS 45-55, Cookson Street Blackpool FY1 3DR

Recognition!AdviceUK cite Advice Link

in good practice guide

The Advice Link Network has been nationallyrecognised in the:

Working Together for Advice-EnhancingFrontline Advice good practice briefings.Agnes Gautier, Development Consultant,AdviceUK said - Thanks for being a part ofthis project, your contribution has beeninvaluable. We already have had some verypositive feedback from our members.

You can see yourselves on-line at:www.adviceuk.org.uk

And see what other networks are doing, andwhat their plans are for the future.


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Whats new and whats onWhats new and whats onWhats new and whats onWhats new and whats on

The Family Fund gives grants to lower incomefamilies with severely disabled children for thingsthat make life easier and more enjoyable. It is thelargest charitable sector grant-maker to families,giving around 29 million to about 48,000 familieseach year for things such as holidays, washingmachines, driving lessons, computers and hospitalvisiting costs. All funding comes from thegovernments of England, Northern Ireland,

Scotland and Wales.

Parents or carers of severely disabled childrencan apply if:

Their child is 16yrs or under in England,

Scotland and Northern Ireland or 17 orunder in Wales; and

Their households annual earned incomebefore tax, excluding overtime, is less than23,000 in England, Scotland andNorthern Ireland or 25,000 in Wales; and

They have less than 18,000 in savings;and

They have lived in the UK for six monthsand have permanent residency here.

The Family Fund cannot help children and youngpeople in local authority care, includingthose living with relatives or foster carers.

For more information:

Call 0845 130 4542 orVisit www.familyfund.org.uk

Blackpool Tiggers started in 2004 as a trampolining group for 8 children on the autisticspectrum. It has expanded to offer services for more than 100 local families affected byAutism and has inspired groups in Rossendale, Preston, Lancaster, Fleetwood and Bolton.

Tigger groups are self managed with support from the committee and volunteers. InBlackpool there is now Trampolining, Martial Arts, Music Tiggers and an extensive holidayactivity programme, including weekends away.

The group is managed by a parent led committee and staffed by volunteers; all of who arevetted and given training using our own custom designed courses and sponsored to gainexternally recognised qualifications.

For more information please contact:

Blackpool Tiggers

Registered Charity Number 1120836.

98b Park RoadRear All Saints HallBlackpoolLancashireFY1 4ES


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Whats new and whats onWhats new and whats onWhats new and whats onWhats new and whats on

v has been set up to inspire a new generation of 16 25 year olds to get involved in volunteering and community action. vinvolved is England's biggest ever youth action programme

V prepared to volunteer Blackpools youngsters are being invited to try their hand at graffiti art,massage, a fashion challenge and lots more at a free fun event on Saturday 10 th January at theWinter Gardens Horseshoe Arena, Church Street, from 3pm 8pm.

Lancashire Education Business Partnerships (LEBP) Blackpool vinvolved team works in partnership

with Blackpool Council and is calling on 16 25 year olds to come along to find out more aboutvolunteering opportunities.Pat Naylor, Blackpool s vinvolved team manager is keen for young people to come and getv involved in fun activities and speak to local volunteering organisations.

Volunteering provides a great opportunity to play a leading role in your community, be part of ateam and improve your CV and most of all its FUN!

You dont need to have had previous volunteering experience or qualifications just a desire tohelp others and make a difference in your community v involved is the nations biggest ever youth action programme backed by 75 million funding fromv , the youth volunteering charity.

The event runs from 3pm 6pm and is followed by performances from DJs and localbands from 6pm 8pm at The Blackpool Winter Gardens.For more information please contact the Blackpool vinvolved team on 01253 476168 or [email protected]

v is the youth volunteering charity launched in May 2006 whose mission is to inspire a newgeneration of young volunteers in England aged 16-25. v is supported by the Office of the ThirdSector in the Cabinet Office.The charity was set up to implement the recommendations of the Russell Commission outlining a

new national framework for youth action and engagement, following a nationwide consultationwhich included 6000 young people.

v involved is vs 75 million national youth volunteering programme, which aims to inspire 500,000young people aged 16-25 to get positively involved in their communities over the next threeyears. It is funding 107 vinvolved teams of experts, at least 107 Youth Action Teams and 158projects run by small and large organisations across England.The v involved teams are youth experts tasked with recruiting the new YATs, signposting youngpeople to volunteering opportunities in their area and linking up with local businesses, voluntaryorganisations and local authorities to create new volunteering opportunities.

To find out more about v visit the charitys website www.wearev.com. To find out aboutvolunteering opportunities in your area visit vs portal for young people www.vinspired.com


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Do you know about?Do you know about?Do you know about?Do you know about?

Do you helppeople backinto work?

Please see below the dates of the Pathways toEmployment meetings for 2009. If anyone would like togive a short (15-30 minute) presentation about theirservice at any of these meetings please let Maria know.All the following meetings will be at 10.30am, room 2Blackpool Stadium, Seasiders Way FY1 6JY (Blackpool

football club) 27 th February 29 th May 14 th August 27 th November

For more information contact:Maria KerswillEmployment Development WorkerTel: 01253 353301Mobile: 07843268078Email: [email protected]: www.makingspace.co.ukAddress: Making Space, The Workspace Project, Unit 11Fox's Industrial Estate, Holyoake AvenueBispham, Black-pool, FY2 0QX

Blackpool CAB is able to offer advice in Blackpool and Wyre District area on the following subjects: Tax Credits Advice and help completing forms Milk tokens Child trust fund - Advice Payslip/NI /P45/P60s - Advice And advice on other tax related issues.

Advisers can Provide this service for you as a presentation or part of an event. Advise individuals about any of these issues or for help completing tax credit application forms. Email a poster and leaflets to use for publicity if an event or presentation is booked.

If you would like to take advantage of any of these services please contact Jill or Karen on 01253308432 or 01253 308433Email [email protected] or [email protected] or [email protected]

Information to holders of the new-

style driving licenceMotorists are at risk of being fined up to1,000 because they are unwittinglydriving without a valid licence.They risk prosecution after failing to spotthe small print on their photo card licencewhich says it automatically expires after10 years and has to be renewed - eventhough drivers are licensed to drive untilthe age of 70.A total of 25 million new-style licences

have been issued but - motoring expertssay - drivers were never sufficientlywarned they would expire after 10 years.Motorists who fail to renew their licencesin time are allowed to continue driving.But the DVLA says they could becharged with 'failing to surrender theirlicence', an offence carrying a 1,000fine.It is not generally known that photo cardlicences expire: there appears to be alack of information that people will haveto renew these licences. It will come as asurprise to motorists and a shock thatthey have to pay an extra 17.50.

For more information go to the DVLAwebsite: www. dvla .gov.uk


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Wheels 2 Work is the only organisation providing transport-based support to young people in the North West

Wheels 2 Work is an exciting innovativescheme which has been developed to provideshort term transport solutions to young people

living or working in rural or urban areas wheretimetables may not match shift patterns, norroutes link homes and workplaces.

The scheme provides the short term loan of amoped to assist people who are experiencingdifficulty getting to work, training or education.

Funded by the North West DevelopmentAgency, there is now a North West Region ofWheels 2 Work and Wheels 2 Learningschemes, operating throughout Cheshire,Cumbria and Lancashire.

Aimed at 16-20 year old's, the Region aims tohelp 540 young people into work, studying orapprenticeship over the first two years ofoperation (by December 2008).

For more information contact Jan or Sabina at:

CXL, Head Office, Chorley House, CenturianWay, Leyland PR26 6TT

Email [email protected]: 01772 642400Fax: 01772 642401

AWARDS FOR ALL CHANGES

Following a review of the Awards for All Englandprogramme, From 1 April 2009 each of thelottery distributors supporting the scheme willhave their own small grants programmes up andrunning. Applications can still be made under thecurrent arrangements until 31 March 2009.Overall, across all the distributors, it isanticipated that new money available for smallgrants in 2009-10 will be comparable to moneythat was available to community groups throughAwards for All in 2008-2009.

The distributors will each run their own smallgrants programme as follows:

Big Lottery Fund will launch a new smallgrants programme on 1 April 2009 awardinggrants of 300 to 10,000 to localcommunities in 2009-2010.

Sport England will provide small grants forsports ranging from 300 - 10,000 from1 April 2009.

Arts Council England will provide smallgrants through their existing Grants for thearts programme, supporting awards between1,000 and 100,000.

Heritage Lottery Fund small grants will be providedthrough the existing 'Your Heritage' (3,000 to50,000) and 'Young Roots (3,000 to 25,000)schemes.

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TRADING STANDARDS.can offer talks to agencies or groups on Consumer Rights, Doorstep Crime and what TradingStandards can offer as a service. Interested groups will be sent a questionnaire where they canselect subjects or information they would like to know moreabout. The talks are free of charge and also available out ofworking hours i.e. after 5.00 pm and weekends.

Any interested parties can telephoneKaren Jones on 01253 478375.


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Spot a stroke. You could save a life.

A stroke is a brain attack, caused by blood being cut off to the brain.It's the UK's third biggest killer and leaves many more people severely disabled. Butemergency treatment can make all the difference.The FAST test, a simple way to identify whether a person may be having a stroke:If we all learn FAST, we can dramatically improve the chances of survival and recovery.

www.stroke.org.uk/fast

Just think FAST.

You can order FAST posters and a DVD showing someone using the FAST testUp to 4 items are supplied free of charge. All of the FAST materials can also be downloaded forfree in PDF format from the website at www.stroke.org.uk

As part of the campaign there are the following materials

The FAST poster, available in both A3 and A4 sizes The FAST leaflet, which includes a wallet-sized card that can be detached The FAST training DVD 15 each + P&P

F A S T Face

weakness Can the person

smile? Has theirmouth or either eye

dropped?

Arm weaknessCan the person raise

both arms?

Speech problems Can the person speak

clearly and understandwhat you say?

Time to call999

Any one of thesesymptoms couldindicate a stroke.

If you suspect a stroke, call 999 immediately.

The Face, Arm, Speech, Time test (FAST) is usedand recommended by paramedics and The Stroke Association.

Learn FAST.


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Did you know ?Did you know ?Did you know ?Did you know ?

Pay for something

costing between 100and 30,000 on acredit card and thecard company isequally liable if

something goeswrong.

This isnt the credit cardcompany being nice, itsa legal protection put inplace so that youre neverin the position of payingdebt for something youdidnt receive or wasntas it shouldve been.Whether its a flight,kitchen, Christmas giftsor anything else, pay ona credit card and the cardcompany's responsible

too.The law behind this isSection 75 of theConsumer Credit Act1974, which says

75. (1) If the debtor

under a debtor-creditor-supplier agreement fallingwithin section 12(b) or(c) has, in relation to atransaction financed bythe agreement, any claimagainst the supplier inrespect of amisrepresentation orbreach of contract, heshall have a like claimagainst the creditor, who,with the supplier, shallaccordingly be jointly andseverally liable to thedebtor.This piece of legislation isyour protection, it meansif you order somethingand the retailer goesbust, sells you faulty

goods or just fails todeliver your goods, youhave exactly the samerights with the credit cardcompany as with the

retailer.

So, if youre buying gifts,ordering goods, tickets orflights worth over 100,pay for some or all of iton a credit card to ensureyoure protected(remember to keep yourreceipts as well as yourcredit card statement).Just to clarify, thisprotection only applies tocredit and store cards,NOT debit cards orcharge cards.The golden rule as everwhen buying on a creditcard - always set up adirect debit to pay thecard off in full eachmonth, so you'll neverpay interest!

Advice Link Money Advice Team

The first meeting of the Blackpool Public MentalHealth Forum is to be held on Friday 30thJanuary 2009 10am - 12pm at the SolarisCentre. The aims and objectives of this groupare:

o To lead on public mental health strategies inthe Blackpool locality

o To facilitate the implementation of recommen-dations outlined in Standard 1 and Standard 7of the National Service Framework for MentalHealth

o To be a central point of information sharing onall relevant initiatives and evidence-basedpractice related to public mental health

As lunch will be provided following this firstmeeting, please can you confirm your attendanceto the administrator:

Jayne Halhead and specify any special dietaryrequirements on: 01253 651035 or

[email protected]

This meeting is open to interested organisationsand individuals.Zohra Lambat - Health Development Manager Elaine Walker - Primary Care Mental Health Team Integrated Project/Team Project Manager Debbie Tucker - Community Services Lead (Rehab)

BLACKPOOL PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH FORUM

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Health Trainers are a free localservice offering information andsupport to help individuals improvetheir lifestyle and general health.

Individuals set the goal, whether it be tobecome more active, eat morehealthily, or look at improving areaswhere they are tempted into unhealthyhabits, and health trainers support themalong the way. Health Trainers arehere to listen and provide a free,friendly and confidential service, andare continually monitoring and lookingto improve our service through serviceuser feedback.

Health Trainers can provide:-

1. Guidance and support in improvingmental health and well-being2. One to one meetings3. Information on local fitness/leisurecentres, Free local activities and socialevents4. Information on healthier eating andexercise5. Referral to other agencies such assmoking cessation

6. Support and also accompany you tonew places and groups.

For informationcontact the

Volunteer Centre on 01253 301004

BENEFIT BUSCOMES TO TOWN

B LACKPOOL COUNCIL HAS A NOVEL WAY OF TR Y ING TO INCREASE BENEFITTAKE - UP A BENEFITS BUS !

SO IF YOU: HAVE ANY BENEFIT QUESTIONS

WANT TO KNOW IF YOU MIGHT QUA L IFY OR NEED ANY HELP ABOUT HOW TO A P PLY

THEN PLEASE COME ALONG AND ASK

EXPER I ENCED BENEFIT STAFF WILL BEAVAI L ABLE TO GIVE ADVICE

The bus will be in Blackpool on the following JANUARY 19th to JANUARY 23rd 2009 DETAILS OF VENUES WILL BE PUBLICISED NEARER THE TIME

The work of engaging disabled people in the communityand in Blackpool is being recognised.The Northwest Positive Action Awards took take placeon the 15 th October in Warrington to reward businesses,

service providers and individuals that are making a realdifference to the lives of disabled people and carers inEnglands Northwest. Disabled people across theregion have spent the last 12 months nominatingemployers, businesses, services providers andindividuals who promote independence, deliveraccessible and/or inclusive services or maintainexemplary employment practices for disabled peopleand carers in throughout the region, and StephenBrookes MBE, Disability and Diversity Writer andConsultant, Vice Chair - Blackpool Equality Forum , wasone of the award winners. This years winners includeindividuals who have dedicated their lives to enablingdisabled people to become more independent and toadvise and accommodate the needs of disabled people.

Blackpool man wins award inPositive Action Awards 2008

Health Trainers

Volunteer Centre


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TheTheTheThe Community Legal ServiceCommunity Legal ServiceCommunity Legal ServiceCommunity Legal Service Quality MarkQuality MarkQuality MarkQuality Mark The following organisations offeringlegal and advice services within theCommunity Legal Service (CLS)have won the right to display the

CLS logo, showing that they meet

the Quality Mark standards forlegal and advice services. Many ofthe organisations within the CLSoffer some or all of their services

for free. Others may charge for

their services. Any legal servicesprovider who wishes to be part ofthe CLS must achieve theminimum standards set by the

Quality Mark.

FAMILYFAMILYFAMILYFAMILY CLINICAL NEGLIGENCECLINICAL NEGLIGENCECLINICAL NEGLIGENCECLINICAL NEGLIGENCE

Specialist Ashley Fisher 751585 Specialist Sarah Barclay

Specialist Atkinson Cave & Stuart 293151

Specialist Barker Booth & Eastwood 362500 CONSUMER GENERAL CONTRACTCONSUMER GENERAL CONTRACTCONSUMER GENERAL CONTRACTCONSUMER GENERAL CONTRACT

Gen+c/w Trading Standards 478375

Specialist Blackhursts 293061

Specialist Cobains 290092 DEBTDEBTDEBTDEBT

Specialist Cooper Nimmo 626793 Specialist Atkinson Cave & Stuart 293151Specialist Inghams 626642 Specialist Barker Booth & Eastwood 362500

Specialist John Budd & Co 626557 Specialist Blackpool CAB 308400

Specialist Lawson Samuel Capaldi 302822 also for Welfare Benefits

Specialist Leslie Harris 293195 Specialist Roland Robinsons & Fentons 621432

Specialist Lonsdales 345258

Specialist Napthens 622305 EDUCATIONEDUCATIONEDUCATIONEDUCATION

Specialist Pond Marsh 620466 Specialist

Specialist Roland Robinsons & Fentons 621432

Specialist W H Darbyshire 346646 EMPLOYMENTEMPLOYMENTEMPLOYMENTEMPLOYMENT

Specialist Warings 293106 Specialist Barker Booth & Eastwood 362500

CRIMECRIMECRIMECRIME HOUSINGHOUSINGHOUSINGHOUSING

Specialist Ashley Fisher 751585 Specialist Atkinson Cave & Stuart 293151

Specialist Atkinson Cave & Stuart 293151 Specialist Barker Booth & Eastwood 362500

Specialist Barrett Nelligan 292848 Specialist Roland Robinson & Fentons 621432

Specialist Blackhursts 293061 Specialist Shelter 0844 515 1831

Specialist Cobains 290092

Specialist John Budd & Co 626557 MENTAL HEALTHMENTAL HEALTHMENTAL HEALTHMENTAL HEALTH

Specialist Lawson Samuel Capaldi 302822 Specialist Lonsdales 345258

Specialist Leslie Harris 293195

Specialist Michael J Ball 749135 WELFARE BENEFITSWELFARE BENEFITSWELFARE BENEFITSWELFARE BENEFITS

Specialist Pond Marsh 620466 Specialist Blackpool CAB 308400

Specialist Roland Robinsons & Fentons 621432 Gen+c/w also for Debt

Specialist Warings 293106 Specialist Roland Robinsons & Fentons 621432

Specialist Whitworth Green 294582 Gen+c/w Blackpool Welfare Rights 477770

Specialist W H Darbyshire 346646

Maxwell Gillott (Lancaster) 01524 596080

356051

More local telephone numbers on the next page!


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Useful LocalUseful LocalUseful LocalUseful LocalContact NumbersContact NumbersContact NumbersContact Numbers

Addaction.. 752059 Addiction and Dependency Solutions.. 752100 Age Concern - Blackpool & District . 751747 Blackpool Care & Repair.. 651555 Blackpool Advocacy.. 405959 Blackpool Carers Centre. 393748 Blackpool Citizens Advice Bureau 308400 Blackpool Council Customer First. 477477 Blackpool Housing Advice.. 477760 Blackpool PCT. 651200 Blackpool Welfare Rights. 477770 Children & Young Peoples Dept. 477668 Connexions...... 754840 Disability Benefit Enquiry Line.0800 882 200 Disability Information & Support... 472202

Drugline Lancashire / Shiver Project... 311431 Education Benefits. 478931

Families Information Service.0800 092 2332 Food Safety.. 478322 Fylde Coast Womens Aid... 596699 Housing / Council Tax Benefit. 478847 HM Revenues & Customs0845 3021478 Jobcentre Plus (working age benefits)

.0800 055 6688 Mental Health Helpline.0500 639000 Patient Advice & Liaison Service.. 655588 Pension Credit...0800 991234 Pension Service..0845 6060265 Positive Steps Into Work..0800 073 2007 Progress Recruitment.. 477287 Service Personnel & Veterans Agency

.0800 1692277 Shaw Trust Employment .01772 761210 Shelter helpline..0808 8004444 Social Services Direct. 477592 Streetlife ..... 294477 Tax Credit Helpline 0845 3003900 Tax Help for Older People..0845 601 3321 Trading Standards. 478375 Veterans Welfare Service.01772 237991 Vitaline.. 477678 Volunteer Centre... 301004

Dates For Dates For Dates For Dates For Your Your Your Your

Diaries Diaries Diaries Diaries 2009 2009 2009 2009

The above details aresubject to change. Please

contact the Advice Link teamfor confirmation of dates and

venues .

Date Event

19th February

2009

Spring Conference

9th, 10th &11th March

2009

Advice Week 2009

Please note that:

Benefit News has been de-layed to January.

Next issue of Advice Link News is due March 2009 Next issue of Advice Link News is due March 2009 Next issue of Advice Link News is due March 2009 Next issue of Advice Link News is due March 2009 If you would like to contribute an article or advertise an event If you would like to contribute an article or advertise an event If you would like to contribute an article or advertise an event If you would like to contribute an article or advertise an event

please send details to [email protected] by 28 February 2009 please send details to [email protected] by 28 February 2009 please send details to [email protected] by 28 February 2009 please send details to [email protected] by 28 February 2009

From the Advice LinkTeam!

See you in2009!

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