Financial Support and Advice
Referral Tools
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Housing and Homelessness Advice Referral Tool | [pdf 311KB] |
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Children Young People and Families Advice Referral Tool | [pdf 443KB] |
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Cost of Living Advice - We Can Help ...
Are you worried about the rising cost of energy bills, food, and transport? You are not alone, the cost of living is rising and is affecting many of us.
We know it's a difficult time for many so please be aware support is available for you.
We can help with issues like debt, finding a job, heating your home, feeding your family and more.
You can ring us on the Oldham Helpline: 0161 770 7007
Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
A text service is also available on: 07860 022876
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We Can Help |
| Struggling with the cost of living? |
Free School Meals Eligibility Checker
Children and Family Benefits
Phone: 0300 012 0312
Email: advice@workingfamilies.org.uk
Website: https://www.workingfamilies.org.uk/advice-information/
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Children and Family Benefits |
Childcare Choices
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Childcare Choices |
| Help with childcare expenses...find the offer that's right for you |
Benefits Checker - Entitled to....
Benefits checker calculator.
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Entitled to... |
Get Oldham Working
Get Oldham Working is a Council service that aims to help people find work and training opportunities.
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Get Oldham Working |
Money Saving Expert.com - Family
Great offers on days out and deals for a great time with the kids.
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Money Saving Expert - Days Out with Kids |
The Crib
The Crib is a crisis response service in Oldham and Darnhill & Heywood in Rochdale for families who find themselves in immediate need of essential items.
The Crib currently support families who have babies in nappies and/or who are pregnant. The holistic service offers a range of additional support services, including Therapeutic Coaching, Raising Young Humans workshops and appointments with a GP Trainee and/ or a Sexual Health Nurse.
The Crib operates on a referral based system only in the Oldham and Rochdale area - Make a referral to The Crib: www.tfaforms.com/4905241
Please find the contact information below:
The Crib @ John St
1 John Street,
Oldham,
OL8 1DF
Email: thecrib.johnst@sharedhealth.org.uk
Phone: 07487 506 192
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The Crib |
Working Wardrobe
Clients are referred to Working Wardrobe via Get Oldham Working for an appointment. At the appointment, you will receive a full outfit of your choice for your interview and one-to-one support to help you prepare and feel confident. Once you’ve secured a job, we can provide additional work clothes to get you ready for your new role. Working Wardrobe is based at Shop 11, Tommyfield Market, Albion Street in Oldham Town Centre. It is open from Monday to Friday for appointment booked through Get Oldham Working.
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Working Wardrobe |
Citizens Advice in Partnership with Oldham Foodbank
Citizens Advice and the Oldham Foodbank are working together to provide comprehensive support to communities in Oldham. This partnership combines essential food assistance with expert advice on a range of issues, including benefits, debt, housing, energy, immigration and employment. Their goal is to ensure that every individual and family in Oldham has access to the resources and guidance they need to thrive.
Oldham Community Wardrobe
Oldham Community Wardrobe have a New Address and Referral System.
The Oldham Community Wardrobe is dedicated to supporting families in need across Oldham with clothes and other essential items.
Referral Email: ocwoldham@outlook.com
Pick-Up Address: 42 High Street, Lees, OL4 5AQ
Holiday Activities and Food
As the ongoing cost of living crisis continues to put pressure on families across our borough, Oldham Council has invested in activities that can be accessed by all children and young people over the school holidays.
This is part of our ongoing package of support to help families who may be struggling and is designed to ensure all children have the opportunity to have a fun school holiday. These activities are available to all families with an Oldham postcode on a first come, first served basis.
The Programme offers a diverse range of activities, including sports, arts and crafts, music, and more, ensuring that every child can find something they enjoy.
Please click the Learn More link to see whats on.
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Holiday Activities and Food |