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Managed Migration to Universal Credit
Universal Credit is a means-tested benefit and it is replacing six existing means- tested benefits (known as legacy benefits): · ...
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Oct 12, 20232 min read


Avoiding Scams!
Avoiding Scams Scams are getting more and more sophisticated, particularly when it comes to targeting you online and through mobile...
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Sep 8, 20232 min read


Child Trust Funds
Have you forgotten or lost a Child Trust Fund? A Child Trust Fund is a savings account for children born between 1 September 2002 and 2...
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Aug 8, 20232 min read


Great News!
We are delighted that new Mayor of Tunbridge Wells, Councillor Hugh Patterson has announced that Paddock Wood Community Advice Centre...
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Aug 7, 20231 min read


How we're helping
Growth in demand for our services Paddock Wood Community Advice Centre provides free, confidential advice services in your local area....
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Jul 14, 20232 min read


Make your home more energy efficient
Help with the cost of energy efficiency You might be able to help with the cost of making your home more energy efficient if you own your...
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Jun 9, 20232 min read


Get Debt Advice from Reputable Sources
If you’re worried about paying off your debts and would like free advice on your options, please contact us. Here's an article from BBC...
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Jun 2, 20231 min read


Save Money on Your Childcare Bills
If you’re a working parent or carer, you can get up to £500 every three months (up to £2000 a year per child) to help with the costs of...
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May 23, 20232 min read


£100 voucher for energy bills - apply by 31st March
Funded by the UK government, the Household Support Fund scheme supports vulnerable Kent households in need of help with significantly...
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Mar 21, 20231 min read


New Cost of Living Payments
Millions of the lowest-income households across the UK will get up to £1,350 from the government in 2023/4 to help with the cost of...
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Feb 15, 20231 min read


Separating Parents Choose Mediation
Did you know that the separating parents of 9 in 10 children choose to come to an arrangement outside court? Working with a specialist...
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Jan 20, 20231 min read


Money Helper
It can be difficult to know which websites you can trust when you have money issues. An internet search can lead you to organisations who...
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Jan 5, 20231 min read


Pension Credit - Can You Claim It?
Did you know that nearly a million households entitled to Pension Credit have not claimed it? We are encouraging pensioners in the area...
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Nov 8, 20221 min read


Finances, Pets and Energy Vouchers
Have your finances been affected by the cost-of- living crisis? Perhaps you are worried about how you will pay your rent, utility bills...
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Oct 31, 20221 min read


Help with Household Bills
Broadband - From 22 August 2022 people receiving certain benefits can ask broadband firms to check their eligibility for social tariffs....
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Sep 20, 20221 min read


Loan Sharks can pose as friends...
Do you know what to look out for when dealing with loan sharks? If the answer is no, you’re not alone. Loan sharks often pose as friends...
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Aug 10, 20221 min read


Scams in Kent
There are a number of active scams operating in Kent. Fraudsters often target those who are elderly or vulnerable, but we have seen a...
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Aug 8, 20222 min read


How to make your money go further as the cost of living increases...
Here are some useful links if you're feeling the effects of the cost of living increases we all face across the UK......
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Aug 3, 20222 min read


We are Hiring!
Calling all advice service managers and operations managers! Looking for a new role to make a positive difference at the heart of a Kent...
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Aug 3, 20221 min read


Databank
Many people are facing a hard choice: either pay for online access or use the money for essentials like food or heating. The National...
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Aug 3, 20221 min read
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