Compass in Cumbria - Factsheets & Guides

Whats on at The Gateway Centre

A guide to what activities are on at The Gateway Centre each Month.
There is always someone to talk to and information on a wide range of issues.
Services or activities listed here are in a separate part of the centre, and you can just
drop in unless n

Whats on in Arnside, Storth, Sandside, Holme, Beetham, Heversham, Burton, Milnthorpe, Levens & Natland

Age UK South Lakeland has a range of activities which you may be interested in. If you would like to speak to someone about our events you can call us 01539 728118 or you can pop into one of our resource centres.

Whats on in Kirkby Lonsdale, Crooklands, Sedbergh & Dent

Age UK South Lakeland has a range of activities which you may be interested in. If you would like to speak to someone about our events you can call us 01539 728118 or you can pop into one of our resource centres.

Chiropodists - South Lakeland

Chiropodists and Podiatrists in the South Lakeland Area

Cleaners, other help at home, meals delivery, shopping services - South Lakeland

A list of cleaners, gardeners, handy persons and other help at home including companionship

Whats on in Ambleside, Grasmere, Hawkshead, Bowness, Windermere & Coniston

Age UK South Lakeland has a range of activities which you may be interested in. If you would like to speak to someone about our events you can call us 01539 728118 or you can pop into one of our resource centres.

Home Care - South Lakeland

Personal and home care services - South Lakeland

Property and paying for residential care - Factsheet

This factsheet explains how your property is treated in the local authority means test for the provision of permanent residential care home accommodation.

Finding, choosing and funding a care home - Factsheet

This factsheet gives information about finding, choosing and funding a suitable care home including types of homes, how to identify the right home for you and funding of care home placements.

Equality, discrimination and the Public Sector Equality Duty - Factsheet

The Equality Act 2010 came into force on 1 October 2010 and combines almost all UK previous anti-discrimination laws in one single law.
One of its most important aims is to consolidate and update the Public Sector Equality Duty - a duty for public bodies

Getting legal advice - Factsheet

This factsheet helps you to get the legal help you need, including legal information and advice on civil matters (where you have a dispute with another individual or organisation). It does not cover criminal matters.
It covers free advice from local and

Dealing with an estate - Factsheet

When a person dies, somebody has to deal with their estate, collect in their money, property and possessions, pay any debts and then distribute the estate to those entitled to it.
This factsheet provides general information for personal representatives o

Making a will - Factsheet

This factsheet explains what you should think about when making your will and how to make sure that the will is legal, effective and your wishes are carried out.

Pension Freedom and benefits - Factsheet

This factsheet explains some basic information about your choices with respect to drawing down pension savings. You can contact Pension Wise for information and guidance.
This factsheet sets out the impact of different choices drawing down pension funds

Dealing with debt - Factsheet

This factsheet aims to help you understand how to recognise and deal with debt problems, as well as where to seek assistance with debt.
Included is information about:
 the stages of debt advice
 how to seek assistance
 organisations that can help

Challenging welfare benefit decisions - Factsheet

This factsheet explains who makes benefit decisions, how a decision can be challenged, and how to make complaints.

Help with health costs - Factsheet

Most NHS services are free but there are charges for prescriptions, dental treatment, sight tests, glasses and contact lenses and wigs and fabric supports.
This factsheet explains how the NHS Low Income Scheme helps people on a low incme with charges and

Benefits for people under Pension Credit age - Factsheet

This factsheet gives information about benefits for people under Pension Credit age (this is rising and is 63 and 9 months as of April 2017 and will be 64 and 6 months by April 2018). It gives information about Universal Credit and how it affects people c

Social Fund, Advances of Benefit and Local Welfare Provision - Factsheet

The Social Fund is a scheme to help people with expenses that are difficult to meet from a low income and includes:
 Winter Fuel Payments
 Cold Weather Payments
 Funeral Payments.
Advances of Benefit are a form of payment that replaced the discreti

Council tax - Factsheet

This factsheet aims to help you understand
 Council Tax liability and payment
 Eligibility for Council Tax Support schemes
 Other ways of reducing you Council Tax bill