Advice 5

The Girlington Centre has been offering free, independent and impartial advice services for over 20 years. Our team provides information, advice and advocacy in a number of areas including welfare benefits, immigration, housing, debt, disability, fuel top ups, food parcels and employment law. We support clients with making applications and submitting appeals where needed.

Funding for advice services has been reduced over the years, increasing the challenge of meeting the demand for services. Never the less, we aim to help and support as many people across the local communities as we can.

First initial stage will be to contact us by:

 By Phone between the hours of 11am to 1pm Monday to Thursday

 Visit the centre between the hours of 9.30am to 11am Monday to Thursday (drop-in service)

Initial enquiries are dealt with over the phone or in person, after which an appointment may be arranged with the relevant member of the advice team.

Appointments

Appointments are made subject to capacity, so please contact us in good time if there is a deadline for your enquiry.

WELFARE ADVICE

If you are not sure on your eligibility for any benefit, we can assist and check any entitlement you may be able to claim.

When contacting us for advice please make sure you have information available about your current benefits (if receiving any), household income and outgoings and any savings you may have, as without these we will not be able to assist you.

First initial stage will be to contact us by:

 By Phone between the hours of 11am to 1pm Monday to Thursday

 Visit the centre between the hours of 9.30am to 11am Monday to Thursday (drop-in service)

Initial enquiries are dealt with over the phone or in person, after which an appointment may be arranged with the relevant member of the advice team.