Launch of Money And Debt Advice Service
More than 20% of the population of the Borough of Great Yarmouth have a long term illness, health problem or disability which limits daily activities or work. DIAL are aware that this proportion of the community face inequality, disadvantage and discrimination. Many are economically inactive and are on low, fixed incomes and most have additional costs directly related to their disability. These extra costs can lead to debt, which can have a significant affect on lives; the emotional and financial pressure of coping with debt has a deteriorating effect on the mental and physical health of many disabled people often leading to depression and anxiety. For many disabled people facing debt, there is a real need to have to reduce spending related to basic needs, such as food and heating and to cut back on items impacting on their quality of life, such as accessible transport and respite care. DIAL has responded to the growing number of local people facing this situation by employing a part time money and debt caseworker.
Stephen Bower, Money & Debt Caseworker, can provide a comprehensive money advice service, including assistance to clarify essential/non essential purchases and budgeting; information on methods of reducing monthly outgoings, to enable people to budget with fixed incomes; assistance with preparation of household budgets and formulation of a debt management plan if applicable; assistance to clients in dealing with banks and other institutions to manage and/or reduce financial liabilities.
For more information please telephone 01493 856900, to speak to Stephen directly or to book an appointment.