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Gym & Pool Timings for Summer Stand Down

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Gym & Pool Timings for Summer Stand Down

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Are you a Single Service Person CILOCT Discount Flyer v3

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New poster-Coomunity connect & Stay&Play

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Headspace for Members | Headspace for Organizations, Formerly Ginger App

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Learn about the mental healthcare support your organization provides you with Headspace, formerly the Ginger app.

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April Pirbright Village News (Issue 655)

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Families First - Poster package-Families First Housing Clinc - Pirbright

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Sandie's Cafe was officially opened by Lt Col Shamus Kelly OBE in April.
Located opposite Peter Pan's Preschool, it is the perfect place to meet with friends and colleagues for a relaxed breakfast or lunch in a calm environment!

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All Saints Church based in Alexander Barracks and opened in 1973, is used not only as a place of worship but also to teach recruits.
The Church has many Historical items on display including Regimental Colours, Plaques, Crosses and more.

Sunday Worship - 0900hrs at All Saints Church

Mass for Catholics - 0900hrs at St Edwards

ALL WELCOME – LESS Rcts on Amber Armbands

Baptisms and Weddings can be arranged through the Padres.

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Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies

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Smoking Cessation Group- MED CENTRE ADVICE

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Smoking Cessation Group- MED CENTRE ADVICE

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Scan the QR code for more information on how to quiet smoking and what tools are available to you!

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Mental Health Crisis Line for Young People (6+)

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Mental Health Advice and Support for all

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Mental Health Advice and Support for all

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A useful guide to help identify signs and symptoms of stress

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Extra school funding to support service children.

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Extra school funding to support service children.

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Cost of Living Campaign- Helpful Tips and QR codes on where to save money

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Cost of Living Campaign- Helpful Tips and QR codes on where to save money

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Understanding Universal Credit Pack from RAO/CO

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Understanding Universal Credit Pack from RAO/CO

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A guide to all about Universal Credit, Eligibility and how it works.

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With the current Cost Of Living at an all time high, please see attached resources pack which provides excellent information, advice and details on organisations who can assist and provide guidance.

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£4.99 to sign up for huge savings and discounts. Clink on the link above to register.
Proud to support our emergency services, NHS, social care sector and armed forces

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Happy International Dog Day to all of our four-legged friends!

(And to their humans too!)

Life as dog owner is special, but it's not always the cheapest - from food to vet bills, or toys and acce...

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The UK's largest Emergency Service discount and NHS discount service for UK public sector. Free to register online and home of the Blue Light Card High Street Card

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Debt, Money Worries and Mental Health Help and Advice- HAMPSHIRE

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Debt, Money Worries and Mental Health Help and Advice- HAMPSHIRE

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If you're struggling financially, help is available at both a national and local level. There is support for those on low income or those experiencing a change of financial circumstances.
Royal British Legion to give veterans and their families grants of up to £2,400 to help pay bills – check if you're eligible and how to apply (moneysavingexpert.com)

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Government guidance on getting an extra payment to help with the cost of living if you're entitled to certain benefits or tax credits

The Government have extended their Help to Save scheme for low earners until April 2025. The scheme offers a 50% bonus payment worth up to £1,200 over four years.

See information below for local and national support and advice relating to specific topics.

If you can't afford to buy enough food, you may be able to get some short-term help from your local Members make a small weekly contribution and receive food with a higher value than the same items would cost elsewhere.food bank. You will need a voucher to use a food bank. To find out where you can get a voucher, contact your local food bank or phone the Citizens Advice national phone service on 03444 111 444.

Community pantries provide groceries at a lower rate than shops and supermarkets. Access to the Community pantry is through membership.

Find your local food bank or community pantry

The Smart Living website has tips and ideas for making the most of the food you have and avoiding waste.

The BBC has a range of healthy recipes to help you Eat Well for Lessas well as £1 Mealsto help you prepare tasty, hot meals on a budget.

Debt and budgeting

The organisations below offer free, impartial advice on debt and budgeting:

Breathing space is a new government scheme which is designed to give you time to receive debt advice and find a solution to sort out your debt problems. Eligibility criteria apply.

Always make sure you are claiming any benefits you may be entitled to.

Gamcare offers support and advice to those affected by gambling, including specific advice regarding money management.

Economic abuse often occurs alongside other forms of abuse. Surviving Economic Abuse has information and advice as well as a Financial Support Line for victims of domestic abuse.

The NHS has practical advice on coping with financial worries.

Mind has practical tips on managing your money and improving your mental health

Money Savings Expert, supported by Mind, Rethink, CAPUK and others, have developed a guide - Mental Health and Debt - for people with mental health problems and those caring for them.

Mental Health and Money Advice has practical advice and support for people experiencing issues with mental health and money.

If you are receiving mental health crisis treatment and struggling with problem debt, the Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space scheme has been set up to create time and space for you to get the treatment you need, without having to worry about your debts growing or your creditors contacting you during your treatment. (Hampshire County Council residents can submit a referral form here).

If you need support with your mental health and wellbeing, there are many local and national organisations and helplines. See our Mental health information page.

If you are struggling to keep your home warm, and live in the Hampshire County Council area, visit the Hitting the Cold Spots web page or call the advice line on 0800 804 8601. The friendly Hampshire-based team will be able to provide a range of advice and assistance including one-off emergency fuel vouchers for pre-payment meters for people who meet certain eligibility criteria.

See information from Switched on Portsmouthabout help available for Portsmouth, Havant and Gosport residents. (See also SwitchedOnGosport)

See our keeping warm in winter section for more advice, energy saving tips and details of financial assistance that may be available.

If you are having problems paying your rent or are worried about mortgage or council tax payments:

Keeping your home warm in winter.
If you claim benefits, you may be able to claim discounts or grants to help heat your home. More about keeping warm in winter.

If you can't afford to replace something which is broken, or to pay for costly repairs, you could try visiting a Repair Cafe.

Repair Cafés are free meeting places and they're all about repairing things (together). In the place where a Repair Café is located, you'll find tools and materials to help you make any repairs you need. On clothes, furniture, electrical appliances, bicycles, crockery, appliances, toys, et cetera. You'll also find expert volunteers, with repair skills in all kinds of fields.

Find your local Repair Cafe
Further information from Ofcom.
The Department for Work and Pensions provides grants and short-term advances for people who already claim benefits, such as:

You can check you are receiving the right benefits:

Tax Help for Older People is a service from the charity Tax Volunteers providing free, independent and expert help and advice for older people on lower incomes who cannot afford to pay for professional tax advice.

Use the internet to search for reuse organisations that may sell secondhand furniture and appliances.
Here are some websites or organisations you could try:

Gumtree - for secondhand furniture and appliances for sale.
Emmaus Hampshire is a social enterprise which helps people out of homelessness.
The Community Furniture Project in Basingstoke sells a wide range of used furniture.
The Furniture Helpline in Alton provides affordable household goods, household furniture and white-goods at very low prices to those with a need.
Jacob's Well Care Centre aims to provide furniture to those in need in the Gosport area.
Search the Community Directory to find organisations that can help with furniture.

Charity shops, such as the British Heart Foundation,are also a good place to start if you want to buy secondhand goods for the home at affordable prices.
Some household waste recycling centres have sections where you can buy secondhand furniture.

Some charities provide financial help such as grants or subsidised care in a care home. Often these charities are concerned with particular groups or occupations.

Use the Search for Grants tool on Turn2Us to find out what charitable funds you may be eligible for.

The Simple Payment Plan was created for those in financial difficulty and who meet certain eligibility criteria.

Qualifying customers can choose from either a fortnightly or monthly payment plan that spreads the cost of a TV Licence over 12 months. This means you make smaller payments more frequently. The Simple Payment Plan offers flexibility if a payment is missed, as it can be spread across the remainder of the plan instead of having to pay double the amount next time. If payments are missed three months in a row, customers are removed from the Simple Payment Plan.

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Connect to Support Hampshire is an online information and advice guide and directory of services for adults with care and support needs who live in Hampshire.

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Debt, Money Worries and Mental Health Help and Advice- SURREY

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If you're struggling financially, help is available at both a national and local level. There is support for those on low income or those experiencing a change in financial circumstances.
Royal British Legion to give veterans and their families grants of up to £2,400 to help pay bills – check if you're eligible and how to apply (moneysavingexpert.com)

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Recent increases in energy prices, national insurance and inflation are contributing to financial hardship for many households.

Having financial worries and pressures or being in debt can have a big impact on your mental health, and poor mental health can make earning and managing money harder. It can start to feel like a vicious cycle.

If you're struggling financially, help is available at both a national and local level. There is support for those on low income or those experiencing a change in financial circumstances.

National support

Citizens Advice can help you access support, benefits and signpost to the most appropriate services for you. There is an online budgeting tool to help to organise your finances and work out your budget.

MoneyHelper has helpful advice and information on managing your money in uncertain times

Breathing Space gives you temporary protection from most types of debt collection this can be provided while you work with a debt adviser to take action to get on top of your finances.

The Government provide a range of benefits depending on your needs, including: Jobseekers Allowance, Universal Credit Employment Support Allowance and Child Benefit. Find out if you are eligible and how to claim using the Benefits calculators.

Universal Credit supports you if you are on a low income or out of work. It includes a monthly payment to help with your living costs. Universal Credit Telephone 0800328 5644 or Textphone 0800 328 1344.

Money Manager for Universal Credit claimants MoneyHelper If you're waiting for your first or next Universal Credit payment, or are experiencing a change in your income and want help with managing your bills, spending or debts.

Help with winter energy bills, with rising fuel costs if you were born on or before 26 September 1955 winter fuel and cold weather payments.

Support in Surrey

Debt advice lines

Step Change - Tel: 0800 138 1111

You can get free, confidential and expert debt advice online or over the phone. They will recommend the best debt solutions for your individual circumstances.

National debt line - Tel: 0808 808 4000

National debt line is a debt advice charity run by the Money Advice Trust. They are a free and confidential debt advice service for people in England, Wales and Scotland.

Money and mental health

The Mental Health and Money Advice website provides clear, practical advice and support for people experiencing issues with money and mental health, including what welfare benefits you can access.

The Mind website has more detail on 'money and mental health', including more information about the relationship between money worries and mental health and suggestions how to address them.

A free downloadable Mental Health & Debt Guide is available.

If you or a loved one is in debt and receiving mental health crisis treatment you can receive a temporary relief to give you time to get back on top of your debt with the government's mental health crisis Breathing Space scheme.

Can I talk to someone about getting help and support?

Surrey Community Helpline will be happy to signpost you to the relevant local help and support that may be available to you. Tel: 0300 200 1008 (Monday to Friday 9am-5pm).
SMS 0786 0053 465 for deaf and hearing impaired residents only (Monday to Friday 9am-5pm)

Citizens Advice Service can help with enquiries about benefits and financial support. Tel: Adviceline (England): 0800 144 8848.
Relay UK - if you can't hear or speak on the phone, you can type what you want to say: 18001 then 0800 144 8884

Courses

Many IAPT services can offer an online CBT package on managing money worries called Space from Money Worries.

The Recovery College also cover a range of mental and physical health topics and help people improve their health and wellbeing including a course called Introduction to Money Management.

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Financial Resilience Webinar's- Helping with saving and budgeting,  credit and borrowing

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Financial Resilience Webinar's- Helping with saving and budgeting,  credit and borrowing

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COST OF LIVING WEBINAR 🚨📢

Improve your financial resilience with this cost-of-living webinar | Thursday 9th March | 1400-1500 | Register for FREE 👇

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BUDGETING & SPENDING WEBINAR 🚨📢

Improve your financial resilience with this budgeting and spending webinar | Friday 17th March | 1400-1500 | Register for FREE 👇

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CREDIT & BORROWING WEBINAR 🚨📢

The importance of managing your credit profile and accessing affordable credit. | Friday 21st March | 1400-1500 | Register for FREE 👇

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Eventbrite - Serve and Protect Credit Union presents Financial Resilience & Cost of Living Support - Thursday, March 9, 2023 - Find event and ticket information.

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The Medical centre invite all patients to fill out this quick survey to help improve services.

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Forces Employment Charity Supporting Military Families with their career choices

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Forces Employment Charity Supporting Military Families with their career choices

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Armed Forces Covenant: guidance and support - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please click on the link above to visit information on what the Armed Forces Covenant does for SP and their dependents. Its worth knowing how the Covenant can benefit you.

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The Committee are desperately looking for more volunteers  who live in Pirbright to help organise events for our Local Community.

Meeting once a month to discuss plans and ideas, the role would take as little or as much of what spare time you have! Any help is greatly needed and new friends made at the same time!

If you would like more information, please email Lisa.robinson388@mod.gov.uk or visit the Pirbright Events Committee on Facebook.