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“How can Bechange help me?”

THERE are no specific criteria that repayment plans and look at reducing your outgoings.
you need to meet to access support Are you struggling to make your money last? We can
from Bechange – you just need to support you to budget and make changes, so that you
live in Aylesham and surrounding can make your finances last longer.
areas. Housing
Our support is available to all, and we can help you Have you fallen into rent arrears and are frightened
with your issues no matter how big or small. The of losing your home? Our support workers can assist
friendly support team pride themselves on their with contacting your housing provider, and negotiate
extensive knowledge and expertise. Our Family repayment plans to help manage your arrears and
Support Worker and Senior Support Worker have many secure your housing.
years of experience to support your individual needs.
Is your current home unsuitable for your needs? We
“So, how can we help you?” can help you with an application to the housing register,
Benefits upload your supporting evidence and negotiate the
bidding system.
Are you claiming your correct entitlement? We can
do a benefit check to ensure you are receiving your full Need help with family
entitlement, and support with any applications and matters?
assist with gathering the correct evidence to support a
claim. Our designated family support worker can help you
with issues you may facing including providing can
Don’t understand the online Universal Credit provide advocacy for school meetings and with support
Journal, or how to keep your commitments? Here at plans, help implement rules, routines, boundaries and
Bechange we can support you to use and understand establish practical reward systems.
your online journal, how to make entries and upload
evidence. We offer mindfulness and health living workshops
for families with children aged 4-11 years, and a baby
Been turned down for a benefit? Our support staff club for parents and carers with new babies up to 6
can assist you every step of the way with mandatory months old
reconsiderations, appeals and tribunals.
As well as all this we can offer Foodbank vouchers,
Do you need to change to a different benefit, but assist with applying for emergency grants and financial
are worried how you will cope financially during support. We also have a community fridge and weekly
the waiting period? Support can be given to access Fareshare food availability.
advances and how to budget until you receive your
first new payment. We also work closely with Deal If you are experiencing Domestic Abuse, we are
area foodbank and can issue e-vouchers for food and here for you. We can help you access the appropriate
household items to help you during this time. services and support required.
Still not sure if we can help? All you need to do is
Finances ask! You can telephone 01304 840134 or come to one of
In debt and don’t know which way to turn? Our our drop-in sessions for a chat Monday, Wednesday and
support workers can assist with negotiating manageable Friday 10am-12pm

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