Citizens Advice, Stroud District provides advice online, in person and via Freephone

 Details at http://www.citizensadvice-stroudandcotswold.org.uk/

Citizens Advice, Stroud District,  Can Help You Resolve Problems

Your local Citizens Advice can help you resolve problems. On recent enquiry was "My father recently had a stroke and I have cut down my working hours to care for him. He receives sick pay, but we are struggling financially. Is there any help available for us?"

Financial support is available for people when they become ill, as well as for their carers. What is available will depend on your circumstances. Your father may be eligible for Personal Independence Payments (PIP) to help with his daily living and mobility costs. His eligibility will be assessed on how his condition affects him, and what support he needs.

To apply for PIP, your father can call the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and then complete the form he is sent. Advisers can help people fill in the claim form as they are quite complex. There may also be help available for you as his carer. Carer’s Allowance is a financial assistance for people who have less time to work because they are caring for someone.

If you need help or information, contact us either via email, telephone or drop in to one of our offices. Opening hours and email via our website. www.citizensadvice-stroudandcotswold.org.uk/

or telephone us on 0808 800 0510

We also need more volunteer receptionists to help us provide our advice service. If you have 5 hours a week and IT skills to spare and want more info see the volunteering page of our website or contact Denise –

 denise.stride@stroudcab.org.uk