North East Money Advices During COVID-19 Lockdown

Due to Coronavirus we are currently providing telephone appointments only.

For existing clients

If you have an active issue with us, either benefit or debt, we will continue to support you with that issue as normal just over the phone.

For new clients contact us to arrange a telephone appointment.

Email info@gemap.co.uk or

www.gemap.co.uk

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https://twitter.com/GemapScotland

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Westwood Business Centre

Unit 2/3i,

69 Aberdalgie Road

Easterhouse Glasgow

G34 9HJ

Provision of information, advice and assistance in a wide range of areas

Including welfare benefits, money advice, housing and employment.

0141 554 033

www.bridgetoncab.org.uk/

Bridgeton,

Glasgow,

G40 1QB

Parkhead Citizens Advice Bureau provides information, advice, casework and representation services on a range of social issues including benefits, debt, housing and employment.

0141 554 0004

www.cas.org.uk/bureaux/glasgow-parkhead-citizens-advice-bureau

Glasgow,

G31 4DN

Provision of information, advice and assistance in a wide range of areas

Including welfare benefits, money advice, housing and employment.

0141 771 2328

www.cas.org.uk/bureaux/glasgow-easterhouse-citizens-advice-bureau

Glasgow,

G34 9DT

Three Libraries are still able to offer face to face Universal Credit support services in Shettleston, Anniesland and Ibrox Libraries. These are appointment only

0808 169 9901

www.gain4u.org.uk/

(UC appointment only)

Wellshot Road,

Glasgow,

G32 7AX

Referrals to NHS Money Advice Services are unaffected as Advice Provider is equipped to work remotely.

However please note that due to COVID-19 these will be telephone appointments until further notice.

Referral forms can be accessed via the Health & Wellbeing directory or Staffnet

via Staffnet

www.staffnet.ggc.scot.nhs.uk/Info%20Centre/FinancialInclusion

Information on where the form has to be sent on the referral form.

If need a food banks help because you have no money for food please contact your local food bank Glasgow NE foodbank

Due to COVID-19 We will be operating Mondays and Thursday 2-4pm until further notice.

07951749363 or 07951749373

Email

info@glasgowne.foodbank.org.uk

Website

http://glasgowne.foodbank.org.uk/

Calton Parkhead Parish Church

142 Helenvale Street

Parkhead

Glasgow

G31 4NA

If you are in receipt of school clothing grant or/are free school meals you will be sent a preloaded gift card to buy food from Farmfoods.

This is only available to existing claimants no new applications are being received.

www.emlc.org.uk

(2nd Floor)
Glasgow
G1 2ER

(Glasgow Wide Service)

We are running a free and confidential advice through WhatsApp, Facebook messenger, and e-mail and a free call back telephone service. Contact us using any of the methods below, and we will get back to you as soon as we can:

Leave us a message and a solicitor, welfare rights worker or money advisor will call you back. Everything is confidential, free and secure.

www.govanlawcentre.org/

WhatsApp: 07564 040765

Twitter: @govanlawcentre

Facebook messenger:

Facebook page

www.facebook.com/Govan-Law-Centre-485591671499123/

Many Housing providers in the North East have support available for their Tenants.

Welfare Benefit Advisors and Fuel advisors can help you get on top of your bills,   learn budgeting skills, help you claim all of the benefits you are due and can also help you get on to the cheapest fuel tariffs.

The Support and Information Services provide a friendly and confidential place for patients, families and staff to access health, wellbeing and financial support.

They can assist with emergency food, fuel and money concerns, as well as information and referral to a wide range of community services such as carers, money and debt advice.

The service can be contacted via email or telephone and also has drop-in facilities

Email: sis@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

www.nhsggc.org.uk/sis

–       Queen Elizabeth University Hospital & Royal Hospital for Children

–       Glasgow Royal Infirmary

–       Victoria Hospital

–       Stobhill Hospital

–       Royal Alexandra Hospital.

If you need help and advice about saving energy when you’re at home, or if you’re worried about your energy bills or struggling to stay warm at home,

0808 808 2282.

Or use this link for further information:

https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/scotland/home-energy-scotland

Due to the demand in other sectors such as food production, food supply, pharmaceutical and logistics there are opportunities to access a range of jobs on a temporary basis.

See the following link for further information

–Check if you can get statutory sick pay (SSP)

-Check if you’re eligible for Universal Credit

-Check if you’re eligible for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

-Your rights if your hours are cut or you’re laid off

-What to do if you cannot pay your tax bill on time      

Crisis grants don’t need to be repaid and are available to apply for by people who do not have alternative means of paying for what they need. They are intended to meet one off needs rather than on going expenses.

The quickest and easiest way to apply is to check the website for the Local Authority area that you live in.

Awarding cash grants to assist those under 21 and their families in times of extreme hardship.

Applications to be endorsed and submitted by sponsor in professional capacity only

enquiries@aberlour.org.uk

Most services are operating a telephone and e-mail service currently and so it is best to call or e-mail directly.

If you want to find information and support that is local to where you live on money advice or a range of other health and wellbeing topics, visit the NHSGGC Health and Wellbeing Directory.

Provides information on finding health services in Glasgow include money advice and debt.

The Breathing Space freephone and webchat helpline is a good starting point if you are stressed, anxious or depressed due to money worries. It has a wide range of information and tips on how to reduce stress

https://breathingspace.scot/