Supports in Welfare Rights

Supports in Welfare Rights

Inishowen Development Partnership

Web: www.inishowen.ie Tel: 074-93 62218

e-mail: enquiries@inishowen.ie

Letterkenny Resource Centre

Tel: (074) 912 8010

Web: www.resourcecentreletterkenny.com

e-mail: info@crclk.ie

Pobail Le Cheile

Web: www.pobail.org Tel: 074-918 0111

e-mail: pobaillc@gmail.com

Citizens Information Board

Tel: 0818 079 000

e-mail: info@ciboard.ie

Web: www.citizensinformationboard.ie

Do you feel you need support in assessing your income, entitlements or tax credits? Review social welfare entitlements. Seek advice from Citizens Information or INOU.

Citizens Information My Situation

Online tool for sourcing support information and steering you to supports from looking at your circumstances.

Department of Social Protection – Gov.ie Social Welfare Schemes and Services

Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed - Information

Do you find it difficult to cover all your bills and expenses each week?

Track spending and make a budget.

Use MABS Budgeting tool. Or the CCPC Spending calculator:

MABS - My Budget

CCPC - Spending Calculator

Do you think budgeting skills and tips might help you in balancing income and expenses?

Use Money Matters Savings Blog

MABS - Building up Savings

MABS – Unexpected Life Events

CCPC – Budget Planner – Lets you see how much can you save?

Are there barriers to having a bank account?

Consider a basic bank account.

Access CCPC for current account comparison.

Irish Banking Culture Board -

CCPC – Basic Bank Accounts

Do you know where to borrow when necessary

Review reasons to borrow – good and bad debt.

Consider where to borrow – personal loans, credit cards, finance loans.

MABS - Before you borrow

CCPC - Money hub

MEDICAL CARD/GP VISIT CARD

To apply for a Medical Card, GP Visit Card and other financial supports: www2.hse.ie/services/schemesallowances/