Grant support and other ways to manage your money
Are you entitled to grant support?
For grants to support you with energy efficiency visit www.tameside.gov.uk/energysaving/grantsandfunding
Turn2Us offer FAQ’s on grant support on www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/Grants-what-you-need-to-know
The Turn2Us grant support finder is available at https://grants-search.turn2us.org.uk/
Other ways to manage your money- switching, money saving tips and other support
Organisations who can provide advice on managing your money:
Christians against Poverty (CAP) www.capuk.org
Money Helper www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en
Are you paying too much for your broadband, TV or phone?
Ofcom provide advice on cheaper social tariffs, switching or asking your provider if they match another provider’s price.
Social tariffs for broadband and phones are available for those on low incomes and claiming Universal Credit, Pension Credit and some other benefits. They are the same normal packages but are just at a lower price.
Find more information on switching to a Social Tariff from on www.ofcom.org.uk/cheap-broadband
Find out if you’re paying too much out of contact or would be better off switching providers at www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-telecoms-and-internet/advice-for-consumers/costs-and-billing/in-or-out
Saving Money by Switching Suppliers
The Big Switch can assist you by comparing energy suppliers and also other household bills such as insurance, broadband and digital TV and phone contracts.
Uswitch Quick Checker at www.uswitch.com/gas-electricity to get personalised insights about your supplier, plan, costs and usage.
The Uswitch cost of living support hub can give you advice on how to save on your broadband and mobile contracts.
Support with Traveling Costs
Ring and Ride door-to-door transport for people who find it very difficult or impossible to get to a bus stop or get on or off ordinary buses.
If you are disabled, you could be eligible for a pass that gives you free and low-cost travel in Greater Manchester and the rest of England under the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme. Find out more at tfgm.com/tickets-and-passes/passes-for-disabled-people
For more information on how to get about Tameside by public transport, information on travel passes, travel information for older and disabled persons and other useful organisations please click visit www.tameside.gov.uk/carers/travelling
Save Money by Becoming Energy Efficient
There’s lots of little changes you can make to save money on Energy.
Visit www.tameside.gov.uk/helpinghand/energyefficiency for more advice and support on becoming more energy efficient.
Money and energy saving slow cooker recipes, shopping Lists and top tips can be found at www.tameside.gov.uk/slowcookerproject
Visit Think Green Tameside for energy saving tips and support for you, your business or organisation.
For help and support with gambling problems please contact:
GamCare
Gamblers Anonymous