Information & Advice
- Location: 50 Finkle Street
- Price: Free
50 Finkle Street
Workington
CA14 2AZ
United Kingdom
We provide free information and advice to people aged 65+ in Copeland and Allerdale.
We provide support on a range of issues, including; benefits, heating and bills, daily living aids, social isolation and housing.
Our Information & Advice Service is delivered by trained and knowledgeable staff who can advise you on the best services and support to meet your needs.
What We Help With
We offer advice and assistance on a range of issues including;
Advice on money matters
Advice on benefits, and support to complete benefit applications
Support completing forms for other products and services (e.g. Blue Badge Applications)
Support with grant applications (e.g. Disabled Facilities Grants)
Affordable warmth advice – finding the best provider/tariff and advice on effectively heating your home
Support to access Winter Warmth Grants - £150 & £250 grants available
Advice on daily living aids, adaptations and equipment to help you live safely and independently*
Help making homes suitable for later life
Support to overcome loneliness and social isolation
Provide information on alternate housing, sheltered and residential accommodation
Help completing forms for housing applications
We can also provide signposting advice and referrals to internal and external agencies;
Signposting to Age UK West Cumbria services including; Foot Care, Day Activities, Veterans Project, Community Connection’s Project, Independent Living and Help at Home.
Signposting to external services, including Adult Social Care and other relevant Health Services
Referrals to external services, including Adult Social Care and other relevant Health Services
Signposting to services that can help you set up Lasting Power of Attorney
Signposting to services that provide bereavement advice