A guide to support you from Stockport Homes Group and Partners. Cost of living getting too much? Our partner Startpoint can offer digital training, a device loan or help with free / affordable Wi-Fi. Looking to improve your digital skills? james@startpoint.org.uk Call or text 07724 217 888
We deliver FREE customer training courses to support your personal development and wellbeing. Contact our Employment Support Team for tailored employment support. Want to gain new skills? Need help looking for work or volunteering? customer.training@ stockporthomes.org employmentsupport@ stockporthomes.org 0161 474 2862 0161 474 2862
Do you need childcare for your 2 year old? If you receive certain benefits you may be able to access FREE childcare. Check if you are eligible! www.startwellstockport.co.uk eypt@stockport.gov.uk Stockport Homes customers can contact Stockport Credit Union on Need help with affordable loans or savings? or visit www.stockportcu.com 0161 430 5808
Free activities and food are available during the Easter, Summer and Christmas school holidays. To check your eligibility, Do you receive benefits related free school meals? HAF@stockport.gov.uk 0161 217 6111 Need advice but we are closed? To contact us about a homeless emergency outside our opening hours call 0161 474 2818 For other out of hours advice you can contact Citizens Advice Bureau between 6-9pm, 7 days a week Call or SMS 0161 850 5053 Or visit www.casort.org for 24/7 Self-help resources
Warm Spaces Warm Spaces are open every day during the week for people across Stockport. Drop into these spaces during opening times and relax, without any pressure to buy something. Scan the QR code to visit the interactive map Do you feel you would benefit from extra support to manage your tenancy & improve your wellbeing? 0161 474 3773 The Independent Living Team are available at Cornerstone, pop in! Monday - Friday 08:30 – 17:00
If you would like to register for an appointment, please complete our online form at www.stockporthomes.org/ advice-support/ 0161 440 0055 Stay Fire
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service wants to help you to stay safe from fire at home, at a time when the cost of living is rising. Scan the QR code for advice on how to stay fire safe
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Need support with accessing food? Scan the QR code see all the local food provision available in Stockport or call 0161 216 6016 to speak to an advisor. for info and size requests Contact Lora on 07929 672 287 Bundles of 10 items for £2 Thursdays from 2pm at First House Brinnington.
Are you at risk of losing your home or becoming homeless? We are here to offer help and advice today Do you need advice about benefit entitlement, support with benefit issues, debts or help dealing with rent arrears? moneyadvice@ stockporthomes.org homechoice@ stockporthomes.org 0161 217 6016 (option 3) 0161 217 6016
We can help you with: - Energy saving advice - Fuel debt - Energy billing issues - Financial help (for eligible households) Are you looking to downsize your property and reduce costs? Worried about rising energy costs? mutualexchange@ stockporthomes.org energyadvice@ stockporthomes.org 0161 217 6016 (option 4) 0161 474 4062
0161 474 3773 Are you a home owner within one of our Stockport Homes properties? leasehold@ stockporthomes.org Home Ownership Team 0161 217 6016 Need more furniture to make your house a home? You can speak to your Independent Living Officer, or any other support worker, and ask them to email a referral to the Furniture Recycling Project. You are able to access all of the Stockport Homes services in this booklet too! furniture@ stockporthomes.org Referral Only
Do you need cheaper broadband? Check your eligibility for a low cost ‘social tariff’ here: Scan me For more information visit the ‘Advice and Support’ pages on Stockport Homes’ website. stockporthomes.org/ advice-support Or call us on 0161 217 6016