Page updated 13.04.11
Money
Managing your own money can give you choice and independence but it is also useful to know where to go for help or advice. The most important thing is to get as much information as you can before you make any decisions about money.
There is much more information to come but, just for starters, take a look at these useful leaflets
Click here to find out about opening a Bank Account.
Click here for the Mencap Energy Watch leaflet with ideas about ways of saving money on gas and electricity bills
A Direct Payment can be part of your Personal Budget. It means having money to pay for services or support. Right Track are working to give people information about Personalisation and Personal Budgets. Click here to find out more
Benefits
There are lots of different benefits, with rules and regulations about each of them. Welfare Rights Advisers can help you find out if you are getting all the benefits you could and make sure you are not missing out on anything.
How to get more information:
There is lots of information on the Central Bedfordshire Council website: www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk under 'Advice and benefits'
Telephone: 0300 300 8000
Bedford Borough Council Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street. MK42 9AP
Telephone: 01234 267422