Login 0 The Shakespeare Hospice HOME ABOUT US HOSPICE SERVICES SUPPORT US EVENTS VOLUNTEERING SHOPS CONTACT Counselling Spiritual Care Team Financial Support Financial Support When you or someone close to you is diagnosed with a life limiting illness, this can have a serious effect on your finances. You may be earning less because you can’t work or are working fewer hours. You might also have unexpected expenses, e.g. medical costs, adaptations to your home or heating costs. There are a number of organisations who can provide one off payments and financial support to people who need some extra help. For further details and signposting please contact the hospice on 01789 266852. Other Useful Contacts: Benefit Enquiry Line Provides general benefit advice for people with disabilities and their carers 0800 882200 (txtphone 0800 243355) www.gov.uk/dwp HM Revenue and Customs Gives advice about tax related matters or how to claim tax credits. Tax Credits Helpline: 0845 300 3900 Txtphone: 0845 300 3909 Working Tax Credit or Child Tax Credit enquiry Line Phone: 0845 300 3900 Txtphone 0845 3003909 Citizens Advice Bureau Provides free independent, confidential advice on topics such as benefits, debt and employmentThere is no longer one national number. Please see your phone book for details of your nearest Citizens Advice Bureau or visit: www.citizensadvice.org.uk Independent Advocacy - Stratford Project Provides free independent, confidential support where you can talk about everyday decisions or matters that are worrying you. An Advocate can help you complete forms, attend meetings with you and speak on your behalf if you need: Phone: 024 7669 7443 Ext. 228 Email: office@independentadvocacy.org www.independentadvocacy.org Age UK Helpline: 0800 009966 Macmillan Cancer Support For information on financial help and benefits you may be entitled to. Helpline: 01926 457912 www.macmillan.org.uk/abetterdeal Email: lsc@wdcab.cabnet.org.uk Dial UK Is a national network of disability information and advice services. They offer help with benefits, mobility, equipment and many other disability related matters. Phone: 01302 310 123 Email: informationenquiries@dialuk.org.uk www.dialuk.org.uk Carers UK Provide information on matters such as carers allowance, help with fuel costs, council tax for example. Advice line: 0808 808 7777 Email: info@carersuk.org. Family Support Our Family Support Services include Children and Family Support Service, Bereavement Support, Counselling, Chaplaincy and Social Work Service. Discover More How to Refer The Shakespeare Hospice welcomes referrals from Healthcare professionals as well as self referrals from patients and their families Discover More Counselling Qualified counsellors volunteer for The Shakespeare Hospice Discover More Day Hospice Our nurses, therapists and counsellors provide physical, emotional and practical support for life as a carer. Discover More For Parents & Carers Therapies Day Hospice Counselling For Fundraisers Fundraise For Us Events Calendar About Us Our Shops FAQs Privacy Policy Covid-19 Secure Find us on these social networks Sign up to our newsletter Subscribe Hospice care matters Bespoke Software by IO Studios Ltd © 2021 The Shakespeare Hospice, Registered Charity Number: 1064091. Registered in England & Wales Number: 3291683. Registered Office: Church Lane, Shottery, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9UL