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Our Money Matters Project is here to support Carers with any money struggles and help find ways to reduce your costs and help you budget<\/p>\n
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In December we launched an exciting new project aimed at supporting Carers to improve their financial wellbeing, particularly as the cost of living crisis impacts us all.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Through this project we will help Carers to take control of their money ensuring they have access to all financial support available to them such as welfare benefits, grants, discounts, better deals and credit whilst also minimising expenditure through practical advice on how to budget and look at money saving\/making opportunities.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>We will be holding workshops on cooking on a budget, money makeover and budgeting.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>We will also be support Carers by looking at how we can be more money wise with things like broadband and mobile deals, accessing safer credit providers and much more.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>You\u2019ll see useful tips and factsheets on here and on our social media channel as the project grows.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Order your FREE managing your money booklet here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” module_id=”news” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||23px|||” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Visit the Turn 2 Us Benefit Calculator<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/em>Did you know that we have a benefits Calculator on our website? Millions of people are missing out on thousands of pounds. Check what you are entitled to now<\/p>\n We Love<\/strong> this \u00a0\u00a0GoCompare –\u00a0<\/strong>Interactive Energy Cost Calculator<\/strong><\/a> Some energy suppliers have support funds and hardship grants<\/strong> available for customers who are struggling. If you are in debt to their energy supplier, you might be able to get a grant from the supplier to help pay it off or from Bri<\/span>tish Gas Energy Support Fund –\u00a0apply for a grant on the British Gas Energy Trust website. <\/a>These grants are available to anyone – You don’t have to be a British Gas customer to be eligible<\/p>\n If you think you might benefit from this support please contact us on 0300 005 1213 or text MONEY followed by your name and telephone number to 07800 005830<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin: auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/dccarers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Money-matters-project-8.png” alt=”Funding to take a break new” title_text=”Money matters project (8)” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-52px|||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” module_id=”news” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f4f4f4″ custom_padding=”34px|34px|34px|34px|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Follow Martin Lewis<\/a> and receive emails. 23 tips for saving in 2023<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f4f4f4″ custom_padding=”34px|34px|34px|34px|true|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Follow Yorkshire Energy Doctor<\/a> for great tips and advice<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”15px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f4f4f4″ custom_padding=”34px|34px|34px|34px|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Click the link above to access an interactive energy cost calculator tool to find out how much something costs to run. Use the calculator to pick the appliances you want to compare and select how long they\u2019ll be in use for! Look before you Cook<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Useful things you can do now:<\/span><\/h4>\n