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Important notice: Scam Calls

We have recently had reports of scam calls to some residents from an unknown number asking them to apply for a "Household Support Fund Loan".

We will not contact you and ask you to make a claim for the Household Support Fund in Dudley.

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Pension Credit: Are you missing out?

If you’re over State Pension age or know someone who is, we want to make sure you, or your family and friends, aren’t missing out on Pension Credit

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Household Support Fund Survey

We want to get feedback from the people who received money or support from the Household Support Fund. It will help us measure what worked well and what didn’t. Your feedback will help us shape how we work in the future.

Support and advice for everyone looking to manage rising costs

Money Helper

Money Helper offer free guidance and support on benefits, everyday money, family and care, homes, money troubles, pensions and retirement, savings and work.

Citizens Advice

They offer an online tool to help you work out your budget.

Money Savings Expert

The site offers a variety of financial advice.

Maths skills for everyday life

Multiply is a new government funded programme to help adults learn maths skills for life and work.

If you are aged 19 and over and don't have a maths GCSE at grade C or above, or an equivalent qualification, then you can join a free maths course through Multiply.

We have free courses to help you build your confidence and ability. The focus is on having fun with numbers and learning practical skills to manage budgets and to support you to:

  • manage your money
  • strengthen your skills in the workplace
  • improve your skills to help with better job opportunities or progress in work
  • help your children with the maths they are learning in school
  • learn about overdraft charges and interest rates and loans

On our free courses we can also offer debt advice or referral to specialist debt services if required.

Courses are free and offered in the classroom and online. You will need to register with us so that we can identify if it is the right course for you.

For more information, please call 01384 818143 or email: acl@dudley.gov.uk