Compass in Cumbria - Factsheets & Guides

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

Homelessness - Factsheet

This factsheet gives information about homelessness. It explains how your local authority can help you if you are homeless and the circumstances in which it has a duty to rehouse you.

Specialist housing for older people - Factsheet

This factsheet contains information about housing intended specifically for older people, such as sheltered housing.

Finding private rented accommodation - Factsheet

This factsheet provides information about finding private rented
accommodation. It includes information about letting agencies, property viewings and things to think through before signing a tenancy agreement.

Specialist housing for older people - Factsheet

This factsheet contains information about housing intended specifically for older people, such as sheltered housing.

Council and housing association housing - Factsheet

This factsheet gives information about applying for housing from local authorities and housing associations (‘social housing’). It explains how applications are assessed, how waiting lists are organised and how properties are allocated. It also explains w

Buying retirement housing - Factsheet

This factsheet explains some options and issues to consider if you are thinking about buying retirement housing. This is specialist housing for older people, which can be either ‘age exclusive’ or offer some level of support or care.

Help with heating costs - Factsheet

This factsheet explains how you can spend less on energy while still maintaining a warm and comfortable home. It provides information on getting the best energy deal, energy efficiency, financial help and help
from bodies like your local authority (counc

Getting the best energy deal - Factsheet

This factsheet looks at how you can get the best deal on your energy by switching tariff or supplier. This can help you to save money, or keep your home warmer without spending more.

Pension credit - Information Guide

Pension Credit is a means-tested benefit for older people. It’s based on your income and your savings. It could help to boost your income if you’re eligible, but about one in three people who are entitled to
Pension Credit aren’t claiming it.

More money in your pocket - Information Guide

If you’re 60 or over, you could be entitled to benefits that you haven’t been able to claim before. These can help you keep your independence and improve your standard of living by helping with housing costs, care needs or general day-today living expense

When someone dies - Information Guide

This guide gives brief, practical information about what to do first, how to register the death, and how to arrange a funeral. It also covers who to tell about the death and
advice about financial help that may be available after a bereavement.

Hospital discharge - Factsheet

This factsheet explains how your discharge from hospital should be managed following NHS treatment so that you don't stay in hospital longer than necessary and receive the help you need in the most appropriate place.

NHS services - Factsheet

This factsheet contains information about NHS ‘primary care’ services – services you approach in a non-emergency situation when you first have a health problem.

Lasting Power of Attorney form completion and registration service

Lasting Power of Attorney form completion and registration service – helping you to stay in control of your future

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 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.

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.

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 Furness, Crake Valley, Ulverston, Swarthmoor & Low Furness

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.