The Food Bank is keen to help individuals and families who are struggling. On Tuesday mornings support is available at the Food Bank for anyone who would like some help and advice. This help is offered by Citizens Advice, South West Water and other agencies.
Alternatively, contact one of the organisations listed. They may be able to help with benefits, form-filling, debt and other issues.
East Devon District Council Benefits & Support
Includes Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support for people in rented accommodation while on low incomes.
Devon County Council Social Care & Health
Includes help for infirm and disabled people in their own homes and in care homes.
Sid Valley Help is a local charity that provides information on health and social care support services in the Sid Valley – Phone: 01395 892 011 Text: 07378 964 521 Email: sidvalleyhelp@gmail.com
Central Government Benefits
Includes Universal Credit, Job Seekers Allowance, Working Tax Credit, Warm Home Scheme, Maternity Grant, Child Tax Credit, Pension Credit and a range of other benefits. It has a benefits calculator.
Citizens Advice
Provides on-line and face-to-face advice on a wide range of subjects including benefits (has an online benefits calculator), social care, debt reduction and legal issues.
Christians Against Poverty
A charity that gives advice and runs courses for people struggling with debt.
Turn2us
A charity that provides advice on benefits and support, including payments available from other charities, for example benevolent funds for ex-armed services personnel. Has an on-line benefits calculator.
Sidmouth Neighbourhood Police Support
Not a social care or advice organisation, obviously, but the site provides contact points for reporting incidents such as anti-social behaviour, etc.
Gateway is a charity set up to provide practical support for rough sleepers and others who are homeless.