Citizens Advice at Spring Gardens

Who are Citizen’ Advice?

Hello to all Spring Gardens families. My name is Caren and I work for Citizens Advice North Tyneside. We are a charity and offer free, independent and confidential advice.

I am currently working in local schools to make our service more accessible for parents, carers and guardians, and will be available for drop-ins in your school every Friday afternoon after the Christmas holidays. I am a parent of two children myself so understand how busy and stressful life can be, particularly with the current cost of living crisis.

Introduction Letter

I can offer free, independent advice on:

  • Benefit entitlement – Are you receiving everything you should be?
  • Help with challenging benefit decisions
  • Income based free school meal entitlement check and help applying
  • Help with managing debts and available options
  • Advice on lowering bills such as energy and utilities
  • Advice around housing and dealing with rent increases
  • Support with employment and consumer issues.

If you would like assistance, please call in to the drop-in service on Friday afternoons between 2.30 and 3.45. Alternatively, contact me on the details below and advice can be provided over the telephone if this is more convenient.

Telephone number – 0191 2704464

caren.thompson@ntcab.org.uk – please provide your name, contact details and the name of your child’s school and I will get in touch.

Thank you.

When could you access support?

DROP-IN SERVICE AVAILABLE AT SPRING GARDENS PRIMARY SCHOOL

EVERY FRIDAY 2.30-3.45

  • Do you require advice about your benefit entitlement?
  • Would you like to check that you are receiving everything you should be?
  • Do you want to check your entitlement to free school meals?
  • Are you having difficulty managing your bills due to the increases in cost of living i.e. energy/utilities?
  • Would you like help managing your debts and looking at options available?
  • We can also help with other issues such as housing, employment and consumer.

Call into the drop in service to enquire further.

Alternatively, ring 0191 2704464 and ask for Caren or Sarah or email on the contacts below:

caren.thompson@ntcab.org.uk

sarah.skipsey@ntcab.org.uk

Please ensure you state the name of the school your child attends in the message.

Introduction Leaflet