Information and Advice / Benefits Advice
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We offer a free and confidential information and advice service for older people, their families and carers.
-welfare benefits advice for those over 50 years of age, including working out benefit entitlements and offering assistance to complete claim forms
-helping people identify the care and support they need, including help accessing Social Services and advice on how to pay for care and support
-advising on housing issues, including help with maintaining a property and advice on the different types of housing for older people who need more support or want to move nearer to family or friends
-advising on the services, support, groups, activities and concessions available locally
-advising those who are finding it hard to make ends meet or are struggling to pay their bills
-advising people how to challenge decisions about welfare benefits, social services, health services and energy providers.
Age Uk
20 Spencer Street
ca1 1bg
Carlisle
Drop-in, Telephone appointment
Adults, Older Adults (65+)
Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness
There is no cost for this service