A multi-agency advice surgery with the theme ‘Maturity Matters’ will be taking place on the 7th April at Centrepiece church in Ashford.

The Pension Service and the npower Health Through Warmth Community Projects Grant Scheme support the event.

A total of 13 agencies will be on hand to provide advice, support and information to local residents. For example, staff from the Pension Service and the Kent Benefits Partnership will be available 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 what is available to them. Dropping into the Centrepiece church for a few minutes on the 7th April could make a big difference to people’s income and remove many worries about how to pay bills.

Advice will also be available on keeping safe and warm in the home, saving energy, grants and discount schemes, aids and adaptations for the home, consumer rights/debt and health issues.

The full list of agencies attending are: Age Concern, Ashford Borough Council Home Improvement Agency, Citizens’ Rights for Older People, Disability Information Services Kent, Fire Safety, Health Through Warmth, Independent Living Scheme, Kent Association for the Blind, Kent Energy Centre, Kent Benefits Partnership, CAB Mid Kent Money Advice Project, The Pension Service and Social Services.

Kent Energy Centre will also be offering freebies to residents including free low energy light bulbs and tea and coffee.

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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