A multi-agency advice surgery will be taking place on the 1st March between 2pm and 4pm at Disability Information Services Kent (DISK), 7 Town Walk, Folkestone for the residents of the Shepway District Council area.

The event is supported by the npower Health Through Warmth Community Projects Grants Scheme, and a range of agencies will be there to give advice and support to local residents.

For example, staff from the Kent Benefits Partnership will be on hand to give advice to citizens on how to maximise all benefit entitlement. Many people are currently unaware of their rights to benefits or are unsure of all those available to them. Dropping into the DISK offices for a few minutes on the 1st March could make a big difference to their income and remove many of their worries about how to pay their bills.

A wide range of information for the disabled will also be available including aids and equipment, mobility and transport and social clubs

Visitors will also be able to find out about keeping safe and warm in the home, saving energy and grants and discount schemes.

Kent Energy Centre will also be offering freebies to residents such as free low energy lightbulbs’.

The full list of agencies that are attending are: npower Health Through Warmth, Kent Energy Centre, Kent Benefits Partnership and Disability Information Services Kent.

For further information and advice on how to save energy and save money call the Kent Energy Centre free on 0800 358 6669, or log on to www.kentenergycentre.org.uk

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Kent Energy Centre is part of CEN, a not for profit organisation delivering a range of services to engage householders, businesses and communities in environmental and social improvement. We are supported by all Kent local authorities and provide a range of free and impartial services to householders on behalf of the Energy Saving Trust.

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