Relationships

	Advice Point	Face to face interview to help diagnose enquiry and next steps to reach a resolution including referral to another agency, contacting third party on behalf of client, completing forms etc.
	Supported Advice Point	All of the above including: taking action on behalf of the client to move the case on e.g. negotiating on behalf of the client with third parties taking responsibility for follow up work.

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Citizens Advice County Durham

Citizens Advice County Durham is an independent charity. We are able to assist anyone who is over the age of 16 and lives, works or studies in County Durham.

We provide free, confidential, independent and impartial advice on wide range of issues including, Benefits, Consumer, Debt & Money, Discrimination, Education, Employment, Family, Health, Housing, Legal and Tax.

Our Advice Line is open Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm on 03444 111 444

For information on our locations and opening hours, please visit our website at www.cdcab.org.uk

Alternatively you can contact our main switchboard on 0300 323 1000

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Homegroup – Stonham

We are a countywide, free and confidential housing support service for people who are at risk of losing their home, or need extra help to maintain their independence.

We provide the service through a partnership of four organisations, Stonham, Moving On, DASH and SHAID, who have an established track record in supporting vulnerable people within the county. Bringing together their knowledge and expertise to help you to find effective solutions that will help you to live independently.

You can apply for support no matter what housing you may have - for example if you hold a tenancy with a private landlord, the council or a Housing Association or if you are a home owner.

We will provide support to people who are 16 and over, including couples and families.

For more information please visit our website www.homegroup.org.uk

Telephone: 0191 3324935 or 0800 0731837

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Durham County Carers Support (DCCS)

We offer specialist advice and information to Carers on a wide variety of issues from Community Care, Education or Housing to supporting Carers to look after their own financial and health needs. We support via a home visit to provide practical help with completing forms, gaining benefits, grants and other funding or a listening ear through telephone support. The service facilitates opportunities to meet other carers, support services and ensuring carers have their voices heard. Patch based Support Co-ordinators allow a named worker for continuity of support.

For more information please visit our website at www.dccarers.org

Telephone: 0300 0051213

Email: admin@dccarers.org