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FACT SHEET NO 31
GEDLING
HOMES
www.gedlinghomes.co.uk
FREE INDEPENDENT BENEFITS AND MONEY ADVICE SERVICE
Did you know that Gedling Homes have a team that offer a FREE independent
benefits and money advice service? They are the Money Wise Team.
You may be experiencing some form of debt or might not be receiving the benefits that you are
entitled to. It can be a difficult time, but help is available.
The Money Wise Team understand that these issues can be difficult to address, so we can
meet you in your home.
What is the Money Wise Team?
The Gedling Homes’ Money Wise Team is a dedicated team of advisors who offer independent
advice on benefits, debt and new tenancy support for Gedling Homes’ tenants. They can help
you with:
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Benefit advice and applications, maximising your income
Debt advice and solutions
Help and support for new tenants to manage their home
What can you expect from the Money Wise Team?
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A fully FREE, confidential and impartial service
Support to ensure you are receiving your correct benefit entitlements
Fill in benefit claim forms
Deal with letters about benefits
Help with managing your debts
Negotiating reduced payments with your creditors
Budgeting and day to day money management
On-going advice and support
Full support for new tenants and help with basic budgeting, cooking and
repair skills
Gedling Homes - Great Homes, Great Neighbourhoods, Great People
Be Wise with your options
FACT SHEET NO 31
FREE INDEPENDENT BENEFITS AND MONEY ADVICE SERVICE
All information provided to Gedling Homes is confidential. Your dedicated advisor will only
contact other agencies or persons if you have given written consent.
How can you get in touch with the Money Wise Team?
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Contact us in confidence on 0115 9051515 and ask to speak to a member of the
Gedling Homes’ Money Wise Team.
Visit the dedicated area on our website www.gedlinghomes.co.uk where there
is a lot more information
Email us at [email protected]
Speak to a Money Wise Team advisor at our advice session held every
Wednesday morning from 9.30am to 12.30pm at the Gedling Homes Customer
Contact Centre, Civic Centre, Arnot Hill Park, Arnold. No appointment necessary.
Through referrals from external agencies such as the Citizens Advice Bureau,
Social Services or your GP, providing you are a Gedling Homes tenant.
Appointments can be held at your own home if you prefer.
When does the service stop?
Your advisor will discuss this with you, the support usually stops when:
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You are fully able to manage your finances/tenancy
No further progress can be made due to loss of contact
Your Gedling Homes tenancy ends
You no longer want or need our support
Be Wise and get help to manage your money
Gedling Homes - Great Homes, Great Neighbourhoods, Great People