Help with life skills

How to manage your money

When money is short, we can help you to manage the money you have. This includes how to:

• avoid or manage debt
• cook on a budget
• access food banks
• use credit unions and saving schemes
• access furniture schemes
• get housing advice
• contact Citizens Advice or Benefits advice or help with a benefits appeal

How to keep your home safe for you and your family

This includes:

• help to access support from our Welfare assistance scheme and charitable grants (for example Help with buying items for school)
• support to obtain basic household items
• school holiday activities

Jobs and training

This includes advice on how to:

• get a job or apply for training (DurhamWorks)
• improve the skills you need in most jobs, such as managing your time, having a positive attitude, working in a team and communicating with others