As part of our Here for You campaign, we are hosting events at our Life Centres, libraries and local community venues to ensure that local people are getting all of the support they are entitled to during the cost of living crisis.
We know that both locally and nationally, many of us are missing out on income we’re entitled to claim.
This might be because you don’t know you may be entitled, you might have difficulty completing forms or you might just not be sure where to turn to for support.
That’s why we’re hosting drop in events across our borough with teams of friendly expert people ready to help.
We’re here to complete benefit checks to make sure that you are in receipt of all current entitlements based on your circumstances and to help you complete any necessary claim forms for benefits you might not realise you’re eligible to apply for.
Whatever your situation, you’ll be continually supported throughout the entire process.
Both national and local support offers can change quite regularly, so it’s always worth checking what the current offer is and if you are eligible, even if you may have been refused support before or think you won’t be entitled to any help.
The details of our upcoming events are shown below, please come along and join us. Our team of friendly, expert advisers will be able to discuss the support that is available and help you to make a claim.
If you would like further details regarding the upcoming events or can’t make an event and would like to discuss how we can help you, please contact us on 01942 489015. Remember, we’re here for you.
All Saints Church, Hindley
Aspull Library
Ashton Diamond Club
Jeds Pantry
Lamberhead Green Library
Leigh Civic Square
- 29 June 2024, 10am to 3pm
Leigh Life Centre
- 3 July 2004, 10am to 4pm
- 10 July 2024, 10am to 4pm
- 17 July 2024, 10am to 4pm
Marsh Green Library
St Anne’s Pantry
- 1 July 2024, 11:30am to 2pm
Wigan Library
- 4 July 2024, 10am to 4pm
- 11 July 2024, 10am to 4pm
- 18 July 2024, 10am to 4pm
How we've helped local people like you
The impact of attending these drop in events can be lifechanging. We’d like to share with you how we helped one couple in Leigh to access additional financial support.
As a result of attending our drop in event, William and Pamela now receive the following:
- Pension Credit Guarantee including Severe Disability Premium and Carers Premium
- Attendance Allowance for William
- Attendance Allowance for Pamela
- Council Tax Reduction
- Housing Benefits.
Please come along to one of our sessions and let us support you to claim what you are entitled to.
Other support that is available
If you find yourself in financial crisis, please don’t go through it alone. There is support available, including through our Welfare offer. Call us on 01942 489015 or find out more on our Here for You pages.