MONEY / DEBT

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CAP Debt Centre

Tackles your insurmountable debts to become debt free. This is a free confidential service.

When:

The CAP Head Office is open Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Friday from 09:00 to 17:00, every week of the year.

CAP Life Skills

Money impacts all areas of our lives: what we can or can’t afford, our relationships, what we eat, our health and wellbeing and much more. Your local CAP Life Skills is a friendly group where you’ll gain practical skills and discover new ways to live for a brighter future.

When:

There is one course each school term.

Ipswich Housing Action Group - ihAg

Support to homeless people including showers, hot food, and clothing. A listening ear, advice and support to help each to get back on their feet again.

When:

Monday through Saturday

Job Centre

Jobcentre Plus provides resources to enable job-searchers to find work, through Jobpoints (touch-screen computer terminals), Jobseeker Direct (telephone service) and the Jobcentre Plus website. They offer information about training opportunities for the chronically unemployed. They administer claims for benefits such as Income Support, Incapacity Benefit, and Jobseeker's Allowance (currently being phased out in favour of Universal Credit).

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River Store (Social Supermarket)

River Store is our social supermarket which supports those who are in financial difficulty by providing food and other household essentials for a small donation. A Standard Size bag is available for £3. If money is tight for whatever reason, pop in and top up your cupboards.

When:

Tuesday 12:00 - 2:00 pm

Scope

Scope's helpline provides free, independent and impartial advice and support on issues that matter to disabled people and their families. Our advisers can answer questions and talk you through a wide range of topics connected with disability, including: benefits, finance, social care, work, equipment and assistive technology, housing and home adaptations. We can also point you to other information providers and Scope services in your local area.

When:

9am-6pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. 10am-6pm Saturday.

Step Change

We help thousands of people become debt free every year. Our team of experts offer free, flexible debt advice to anyone who needs it. Our process follows three steps:- we work out your budget, we find a way to manage your debt and we set up a debt solution. Contact us on our website to see how we can give practical help to give control over your finances and the support you need as long as you need it.

When:

Phone advisors available 8am - 8pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. 9am - 2pm Saturday