South Bristol Advice

We are delighted to share that we have received #NationalLottery funding from @TNLComFund for our project! Thank you to National Lottery players for helping #MakeAmazingHappen.

📊 Our latest #UKPoverty report found a staggering 14.4 million people were living in poverty, including: 📌 8.1 million working-age adults 📌 4.2 million children 📌 2.1 million pensioners 💼 Politicians must present a plan to turn the tide on deepening poverty.

Thanks to @TLT_LLP for hosting @ACFAAdvice AGM great discussion @CABSouthGlos @SBAdvice @ShelterBristol @hsngmttrs @BrigstoweInfo @HelloCSE #cabnorthsomerset #stpaulsadvice @WECILBristol

A grant from the Wessex Water Foundation will support debt advice services as part of our partnership to help customers with the #CostOfLiving Supported services include Citizens Advice, Community Money Advice centres and food banks. Read the full story: wessexwater.co.uk/news/latest-ne…

@Bs3Sara Our Withywood Drop in is open Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm Depending on staff level and the help or advice required we may need to make an appointment to deal fully with an issue .

@SBAdvice is your Withywood drop-in open again for people to just walk in, please?

Changing Futures @CFBristol plans to change the way we support people facing #multipledisadvantage and give them the tools to live more independently. By changing the system to improve their lives, we improve life for us all - second-step.co.uk/changing-futur…

If you get Pension Credit, you could also get help towards your Council Tax, heating bills, housing costs and free NHS dental care. Encourage your family members to check if they are eligible by visiting bit.ly/PensionCreditS… or calling 0800 99 1234 📞

I want to ensure constituents are in the best possible position to cope with the cost of living crisis. My #MoneyMatters event is a relaxed and informal place for people to talk to an expert to help with any questions & ensure they're getting the support they’re entitled to.

The Government should increase basic Universal Credit entitlements to ensure it always, at a minimum, enables people to afford the essentials when they fall on hard times Our new research finds that families on low-incomes are missing out on essentials 👉 jrf.org.uk/report/not-hea…

Today AdviceUK has written to MaPS requesting it pause its procurement of debt advice in England, conduct a full consultation and publish a full Equality Impact Assessment to show how it has taken the needs of vulnerable people into account. #presspause adviceuk.org.uk/2021/12/09/pre…

We are delighted to share that we have received #NationalLottery funding from @TNLComFund for our project! Thank you to National Lottery players for helping #MakeAmazingHappen.

We’ve awarded almost £65 million of #NationalLottery funding to over 2000 community groups. 📢 Thanks to #NationalLottery players, communities across England are building back stronger into the New Year and beyond. ✨ Read more: tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/news/press-rel…

📰READ: Here's my weekly round-up for constituents in #BristolSouth. Hope you have a good weekend! karinsmyth.com/2021/12/03/wee…

With #Christmas coming up, money worries may be on your mind. Don’t wait until the New Year to get help – free support is available, and you could have a lower water bill if you’re struggling to pay. Talk to someone today: wessexwater.co.uk/helptopay

Today we published new research showing that during the pandemic, people with mental health problems faced a much higher risk of financial hardship. @NikBond1’s blog shares the findings & what government, essential services providers & the NHS must do now: bit.ly/3nLgQot

📅Date for your diary 📅 My Money Entitlement Event is taking place on the 2 December between 13.00-15.00. No appointment needed and all #BristolSouth residents are welcome. Find out about support your entitled to but may be missing out on.

How to apply for the DWP allowance, what age you have to be, and when it’s paid bristolpost.co.uk/news/uk-world-…

“If this is taken away as we move into winter then a lot of families will have to choose between putting the heating on or having something to eat." It would be wrong to take away £20 a week from millions of families. We must #KeepTheLifeline sunderlandecho.com/education/thin…

Eight metro mayors have urged the Government not to go ahead with the planned cut to #UniversalCredit. They said that the blow to household incomes will take more than £2 billion out of their local economies. We must #KeepTheLifeline this October independent.co.uk/news/uk/politi…

Cutting the £20 a week Universal Credit increase would force 500,000 people, including 200,000 children, into poverty, @jrf_uk estimates The government must do the right thing and #KeepTheLifeline