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Advice and Support in Manchester

Greater Manchester

Places for People have a variety of resources to provide as much help and support as possible to our customers through the cost-of-living and other issues.

Support from Places for People

The Money Advice Team and Financial Inclusion Team offer the following support: 

  • maximising income through benefit take-up 
  • help with budgeting 
  • applying for funding and grants 
  • signposting to specialist support services e.g. debt or local welfare support
  • benefit queries like Universal Credit or Housing Benefit 
  • financial hardship

Money Advice Team: 01772 666 446 
Customer Accounts Team:  01772 666 444 

Information and advice regarding home energy from Places for People

Staff can fill in a referral form if you believe you could benefit from additional support, please get in touch.

Manchester Council have webpages dedicated to cost-of-living support and financial help:

Help with the cost of living crisis | Manchester City Council

Help with housing costs | Universal Credit | Manchester City Council

Support from other organisations:

Get in touch