Where can I get advice on Universal Credit?
You can get an advance from the DWP - but it has to be repaid. It’s a loan and they will deduct it from future payments.
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www.fifedirect.org/welfarefund
Call: 0300 555 0265
Need to eat:
Fife has a number of foodbanks which can be a lifeline.
Find your nearest one at: www.fifedirect.org/foodbanks
Online help:
Check your benefit entitlements at www.entitledto.co.uk
For general help and lists of local contacts - www.fifedirect.org.uk
For credit union guidance - www.creditunions.,co.uk
www.fifevoluntaryaction.org.uk
www.cabfife.corg.uk
Help me budget:
Speak to your Job Centre work coach or CARF.
Advice on benefit reviews and making appeals:
Call the DWP on 0345 600 4272
Online help:
Check your benefit entitlements at www.entitledto.co.uk
For general help and lists of local contacts - www.fifedirect.org.uk
For credit union guidance - www.creditunions.co.uk
www.fifevoluntaryaction.org.uk
www.cabfife.corg.uk
Advice on benefit reviews and appeals:
Call the DWP on 0345 600 4272
GENERAL ADVICE:
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Hide AdCARF is based in the heart of town, and offers advice on a host of issues. It runs a drop-in service where no appointments are required.
Visit their offices at New Volunteer House, 16 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1XT
CARF has a drop-in service for all advice needs. Appointments are not necessary
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Hide AdMonday: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm; Tuesday 10.00 am - 1.00 pm & 1.30 pm - 4.30 pm; Thursday 1.00 pm - 4.00 pm; Friday: 10.00 am - 12.30 pm & 1.30 - 4.00 pm;
Visit www.cabfife.org.uk
Access to a computer:
Burntisland Library, 102 High Street, Burntisland (closed Dec 24-January 3)
Kirkcaldy Galleries: Thursday, December 28 (9.30 am - 7.00 pm); Friday, December 29 (3.0 am - 5.00 pm); Saturday, December 30 (9.30 am - 5.00 pm)
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Hide AdTemplehall Library: Thursday, December 28 (9.30 am - 1.00 pm & 2.00 pm - 7.00 pm); Friday, December 29 (9.30 am - 1.00 pm & 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm); Saturday, December 30 (9.30 am - 1.00 pm & 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm)
Windmill Library: Thursday, January 4 (from 9.30 am); Monday January 8 (from 9.30 am)
Citizens Advice & Rights Fife (CARF), New Volunteer House, 18 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy: Friday December 22 (10.00 am - 2.00 pm); Wednesday, January 3 (10.00 am - 2.00 pm)
Advice & support:
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Hide AdClued-Up, 441 High Street, Kirkcaldy: Friday, December 31 (Midday - 4.00 pm); Friday, January 5 (Midday - 4.00 pm).
Job Centre Plus, 5 Hunter Street, Kirkcaldy: Wednesday, December 27 (10.00 am - 5.00 pm); Thursday, December 28 (9.00 am - 5.00 pm); Friday, December 29 (9.00 am - 5.00 pm); Wednesday January 5 (10.00 am - 5.00 pm).
VTASS/Kingdom Credit Union, YMCA, Hendry Crescent, Kirkcaldy: Closes December 22. Re-opens Wednesday, January 10.
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Hide AdScottish Welfare Fund (0300 55550 265): Thursday December 28 (9.00 am - 2.30 pm); Friday, December 29 (9.00 am - 2.30 pm); Thursday, January 4 (9.00 am - 2.30 pm); Friday, January 5 (9.00 am - 2.30 pm); Monday January 8.
Fife Gingerbread, Greig Institute, Forth Street, Leven: Closes Friday December 22 at 1.00 pm, re-opens January 4.
Conduit Scotland (responsible lender and alternative to high cost credit), 34 High Street, Kirkcaldy: Closes Friday, December 22 at 4.00 pm, re-opens Wednesday January 3.
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Hide AdFife Council Customer Services Centre, Town House, Wemyssfield, Kirkcaldy (03451 55 00 00): Open, Thursday, December 28/Friday, 29th, and Thursday January 4/Friday 5th.
Fife Migrants Forum, The Postings, Hunter Street, Kirkcaldy: Closes Friday, December 22, re-opens Wednesday, January 3