Money Advice from Ealing Homes on helping you deal with your rent and
other finances
Opening a basic Bank Account can help you manage your finances and receive benefits such as
Duel Fuel discounts.
A basic bank account allows you to:
· Have your wages, benefits, pension or tax credits paid directly into your account
· Pay in cheques for free, take money out at cash machines with a cash card, withdraw
money at the post office, pay your bills and rent by Direct Debit/Standing Order-meaning you could
pay less for some things-especially gas, electricity or telephone.
You can’t get overdrawn with a basic bank account because you won’t get an overdraft limit.
Most Banks such as Abbey, Alliance & Leicester, Barclays, Halifax, HSBC, Nationwide and
NatWest offer basic accounts-contact your local branch for details.
If you already have a Bank Account-Why not pay your Rent by Direct Debit?
Less queues, Less Fuss, Less worry-contact your Area Office or download an application form
now!
Over 60 - Need Advice on maximising your Income?
Age Concern Ealing is working towards maximising income for people aged 60 and over-call:
0208 579 7342 for help/information on claiming benefits
If your pension is below £119.05 if you are single or £181.70 for a couple you may be entitled to an additional benefit called Pension Credit-if you think you qualify -call the Pension Service on 0800 99 1234 or get an application form from the website: www.thepensionservice.gov.uk/resourcecentre/downloads.asp
Your Housing Officer-Rents can also make a referral to the Pension Service or Age Concern on
your behalf to request a home visit-contact your Local Housing Office for more details
| Ealing Credit Union can help with low cost loans for essential items or to clear your rent arrears- for those who live in the UB1, UB2, UB5, UB6, W3, W7 or W13 area-call 0208 573 8010 for an appointment |
Looking To Get Back Into Work?
Moving into employment project
This employment project is to assist hard to reach communities back into employment. The groups they are focusing on are: BME communities, lone parents, over 50’s and disabled people.
The project will refer people to preparation to work courses, and aim to move a considerable proportion into sustainable jobs.
Contact Sweena on: 0208 832 3365/07814 233 977. email:
chauhan@chg.org.uk
Affordable Home Contents Insurance
London Borough of Ealing provides a special service for tenants providing affordable home
contents insurance on a ‘new for old basis’.
The lowest amount that can be insured is: £6,000 if you are over the age of 60 and £9,000 for
all other people
Cost Of Insurance: Premiums can start from as low as £1.22 per week for those aged over 60 and £1.83 for all others.
How To Apply: You can pick up an application form from your local Area Housing Office