The holiday season can be a difficult time for some in the community. That’s why several local organizations have stepped up to provide meals, outreach services, and mental health support this Christmas. Gloucester Feed the Hungry: Christmas Day – 7:45am to 9:15am, Smiles Community Coffee Shop (24 The Oxebode, Gloucester, GL1 1SA)Free full English breakfast […]
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Did you know our Tenancy Sustainment Team helped our customers access over £2 million pounds in unclaimed benefits and over £100,000 in grant funding last year? Could you be one of the many people in the UK missing out on benefits you don’t know you are entitled to?GCH works with Policy in Practice to provide you
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Preparing For The Rent Increase We have written to all customers to advise of a rent increase that is taking place from 1st April 2024 and what this means for you. It’s important that you plan for the change, so here is some helpful information about making preparations. Rent Increase Frequently Asked Questions How
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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has shared its January 2024 newsletter with useful updates and changes to government services and support. Highlights include: Child Benefit can now be applied for online for the first time, streamlining the application process. 15 hours of free childcare per week will be available starting April 2024 for
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We’ve put together a guide to Keeping Warm This Winter – from boiler breakdowns and frozen pipes to help with budgeting and bills. There’s also a series of ‘how to’ videos showing you step-by-step how to tackle some simple household tasks. Preventing frozen pipes Home protection tips Tackling damp & mould Energy & bills How
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A Pensioner Cost of Living Payment of £300 per household will be paid as a top up to those eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment during November and December. If you were born before 25 September 1957 and receive the Winter Fuel Payment, you will automatically receive the Pensioner Cost of Living Payment at the same
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Gloucestershire County Council has received £7.4 million from the government’s Household Support Fund to help vulnerable households with the cost of living. If you live in Gloucester, you may be eligible for support through the central fund or from Gloucester City Council’s targeted schemes. This could include help with food, energy and water bills, and other
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During the 6 week school holidays, some families relying on free school meals can struggle. Here are some helpful places to turn. Moving Saving Central’s page: Kids Eat Free in School Holidays The HAF programme run by Gloucestershire County Council includes a holiday meal programme and free activities for those entitled to free school meals.
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Get help to buy food and milk Download the Easy Read Leaflet about how to apply for NHS Healthy Start and what you can buy. Visit our Cost of Living page for more money-saving tips, benefit support and budgeting advice. Download the leaflet
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You may be entitled to up to 3 Cost of Living Payments of £301, £300 and £299 if you get any of the following benefits or tax credits on certain dates: income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) Income Support Pension Credit Universal Credit Child Tax Credit Working Tax Credit When
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