Money Worries & Help with Benefits
Money Worries and Help with Benefits
Are you worried about money, paying bills, or debt?
SortedSupported gathered this list of local services in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot that can help you.
Easy Read Money Guides & Resources
United Response – Making Money Easier Guides
You can download 6 simple guides from United Response:
- Choosing and opening a bank account
- Using a bank account
- Your money – your home
- Your money – your insurance
- Explaining the words used in banking
- Moving on and planning ahead
Mencap Easy Read Guides
Mencap has easy-to-understand guides on housing, rent, and paying bills.
Click on any of the topics to go to the guide.
Learning Disability Helpline
If you need more help or advice, call Mencap’s free helpline:
- Phone: 0808 808 1111
Regional & National Services
Citizens Advice Swansea Neath Port Talbot
- What they do: Help you with money problems, housing, work, and legal issues.
- How they help: They give free advice and support to help you fix your problems.
National Debtline
- What they do: Free debt advice over the phone or online chat.
- Phone: Call 0808 808 4000
- Opening hours:
- Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Christians Against Poverty (CAP)
- What they do: Free debt help and community support run with local churches.
- Good to know: Anyone can use this service. You do not need to be a Christian.
Swansea Services
Organisation that provide information and advice on benefits
- Gov.uk: Check the government website to see what benefits you can get and how to apply.
- Social Worker or Care Manager: If you have one, ask them to help you apply or fill in forms.
Food Banks in Swansea
- Find your nearest food bank on the Swansea Council website.
Swansea Council Cost of Living Help
- What they do: Help and advice for Swansea residents struggling with costs.
- Phone: 01792 637408
- Email: anti.poverty@swansea.org.uk
Matthew’s House Swansea
- What they do: Warm meals where you pay what you can afford.
- Extra help: Free packs with essential hygiene products.
- Phone: 07708 115903
Neath and Port Talbot Services
NPT Food Banks
- Find your nearest food bank on the Neath Port Talbot Council website.
Neath Port Talbot – Welfare Rights
- What they do: Free benefit advice and support for Neath Port Talbot residents
NPT Mind, Money and Me
NPT Mind – Money and Me
- What they do: Support for your mental health when you are worried about money.
- Email: info@nptmind.org.uk