Information & Advice

Our Information & Advice team can support you on a range of issues including;

∙ Advice on money matters
∙ Advice on benefits, and support to complete benefit applications
∙ Support completing forms for other products and services (e.g. Blue Badge Applications)
∙ Support to access Winter Warmth Grants - £150 & £250 grants available
∙ Provide information on alternate housing, sheltered and residential accommodation
∙ Help completing forms for housing applications

Age UK West Cumbria can also provide signposting advice and referrals to internal and external agencies:

∙ Signposting to Age UK West Cumbria services including; Foot Care, Day Activities, Veterans Project, Reconnecting Cumbria, Befriending, Independent Living and Help at Home.
∙ Advice on daily living aids, adaptations and equipment to help you live safely and independently
∙ Support to overcome loneliness and social isolation
∙ Signposting to external services, including Adult Social Care and other relevant Health Services
∙ Referrals to external services, including Adult Social Care and other relevant Health Services
∙ Signposting to services that can help you set up Lasting Power of Attorney
∙ Signposting to services that provide bereavement advice