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FINANCIAL INCLUSION FOR OLDER PEOPLE · Are you over 60?
· Would you like to check if you are receiving all the money and benefits you are entitled to? Carers of East Lothian in partnership with the Association of Day Centres has secured funding from the Fairer East Lothian Fund to support people, over 60 living in East Lothian, to maximise their income. We will be running drop in sessions in local day centres and community based resources, and will also be able to offer home visits to check you are getting all income/allowances you are entitled to. We will also be able to offer support with completing the appropriate forms. Information and advice
will be available on welfare benefits including:
· Pension Credit · Attendance Allowance · Carers Allowance · Housing benefit · Council Tax benefits advice As well as information and direct support with completing claim forms, we can also make referrals to other services. We can
give you advice over the phone or visit you at home to support you in checking your benefit entitlement along with supporting
you with completing application forms.
Please
contact either Raj or Joan on 0131 653 1058 or by email to:
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Carers of East Lothian is a charity registered in Scotland Charity
Number SC027000
and a Company Limited by Guarantee No. SC366908
and a Company Limited by Guarantee No. SC366908
