Advice and benefits news
‘First Contact’ for those in need
Published on Tuesday 23rd February 2010
The lives of potentially vulnerable older people are set to be improved thanks to a new pilot scheme, which uses a 'checklist' filled in by visitors, to assess any needs residents might have.
Benefits bonus for entitled residents
Published on Wednesday 5th August 2009
A number of OAPs are getting extra money after an exercise to find residents entitled to benefit. More than 20 pensioners across the district are getting a little extra money thanks to the scheme.
Bogus call warning to residents
Published on Tuesday 30th June 2009
Warning issued after bogus call from man claiming to be from the council asking residents for bank account details with regard to a council tax refund scam.
