More than £35m in additional benefits was generated for residents by advice services in North Lanarkshire in 2021/22.North Lanarkshire Council’s Financial Inclusion Team, social work and housing services provide local people with advice and support on a wide range of benefits-related issues, including a full check to ensure they are receiving all the benefits they are entitled to.In addition, the council runs the Macmillan Lanarkshire Advice Service which offers home visits, telephone interviews and surgeries in hospitals for people affected by cancer.
The service’s work helped generate over £2.5m in additional benefits.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android “The benefits system is complex and it can be difficult for people to know which benefits are available to them and how to apply, so the advice our staff provides is vital,” said Council Leader Jim Logue.“Our services make sure residents are receiving all the benefits they’re eligible for, maximising their income and helping them to better manage their finances.
It can help prevent residents getting into debt or arrears with rent and other bills.“For every £1 the council invests in advice services, £31.58 is generated for residents and the local economy.”The council has developed an online budgeting tool and benefits calculator to help residents
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