Help with Money Worries
Living with cancer can bring unexpected expenses. These can range from having to take time off work, giving up work altogether, or an increase in costs for heating and household bills.
The information and links below can provide useful contacts and resources.
How to access financial support
North Ayrshire
Money Matters Team
Health & Social Care Partnership
3rd Floor
Bridgegate House
Irvine
KA12 8BD
Helpline
01294 310456
moneymatters@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
South Ayrshire
Information & Advice Hub
1/3 Mainholm Road
Ayr
KA8 0QF
Helpline
0300 1230900
East Ayrshire
Health & Social Care Partnership
Balmoral Road
Kilmarnock
KA3 1HL
Helpline
0800 3897750
www.eamoney.co.uk
Macmillan support line for financial guidance
Freephone 0808 808 00 00
Help to apply for benefits
Social Security Scotland - Local Delivery
Local Delivery is a free Social Security Scotland service that’s available across Scotland. It’s a way for you to get person-to-person support with an application, or just ask questions about the application process.
Social Security Scotland can be contacted by webchat, phone or post.
Local food bank information
Depending on your circumstances you may be able to access Food Bank support or you can join your local Community Food Larder or Pantry.
For more information on our services call 01563 538008 or Contact Us
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