Money Matters
Useful contacts to help you successfully manage your finances
Whatever your age, it is important to be smart with your money. Find out how to stay in control of your finances.Useful advice
Do I have to pay for social care? Financial Assessment
Following a social care assessment many people do not have to pay towards the cost of their social care support or service, but some may be asked to contribute. You More…
Should I make a will?
A will sets out who will benefit from your property and possessions (your estate) after your death. Although you do not have to make one by law, it is the More…
Help to find out about benefit entitlement
The online tool - DirectGov Benefits Advisor can help you find out what is available See the link below The CAB, Citizens Advice Bureau has online advice or you can contact More…
Managing your money
Managing your money, especially on a low income, is not always easy. If you are struggling, it is important to get help and advice as soon as possible. The CAB More…
Attendance Allowance - is it for me?
Who can get Attendance Allowance? You may get Attendance Allowance if: you have a physical disability (including sensory disability, such as blindness), a mental disability (including learning difficulties), or both More…
Should I consider Power of Attorney - POA?
If you have concerns about your ability or the ability of someone you care for to make good financial decisions, you may want to consider Power of Attorney. This can More…
GUIDE Information Service
The GUiDE Information Service has merged with Gloucestershire LINK to form the new Healthwatch Gloucestershire organisation. The four thousand plus up to date and pro-actively monitored records on the GUiDE More…
Help filling in forms
If you find it difficult to fill in forms, for example if you are applying for benefits, there is help available. Look under the category of ‘form filling’ (Money Management) More…
Finance, money and benefits for carers
Financial information and benefits specifically for carers can be found at Carers Direct and Directgov You can also call Carers Direct on 0808 802 0202 for free confidential advice.
Carers - help with legal and financial decisions
Legal and financial decisions can be very difficult to make. If you would benefit from someone to help you, Carers Gloucestershire has an advice and advocacy service. You can call More…
Gloucestershire
County Council
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Gloucestershire GL1 2TG
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E: yourcircle@
gloucestershire.gov.uk
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