Aldershot CAB   -   Farnborough CAB   -   Heathlands CAB

 

This page has information relating to the many organisations we work with.

 
This will enable an appointment to be made directly with an appropriate adviser, without having to go through a Gateway Assessment first.   Relevant telephone numbers are on the form.

Rushmoor Citizens Advice Bureaux recognises that partnership working helps to make the most effective use of the skills and resources of each organisation; and most importantly means our clients get the best possible service.   By staying aware of developments and changes in local services, we can all deliver better outcomes for clients.   Current partnerships include:

We liaise regularly with Council staff on issues such as housing, homelessness, benefits and council tax recovery, with regular information sharing and problem solving.   Our participation in the Rushmoor Strategic Partnership enables us to influence the whole community strategy, so it reflects the experience of our clients.   This year our work as part of the Recession Corporate Group has helped to inform strategy, and enabled a range of key information and advice to be widely shared in the local community.

This is a partnership project funded by BIS (Department for Business, Innovation and Skills) providing dedicated debt casework for social housing tenants.

As part of a national partnership funded by the Royal British Legion (RBL) we employ a full time caseworker to support service and ex-service personnel and their dependants.   Taking referrals on complex welfare benefits and debt issues directly from local RBL offices, as well as from the bureau team, the partnership on this project works very successfully.

Working as part of the Well Being Centre partnership, Heathlands CAB delivers services to clients with severe and enduring mental health problems.   Services are delivered in the in-patient psychiatric ward, as well as local centres, working closely with staff of the Surrey and Borders Partnership Trust.   We also influence the Adult Mental Health Local Implementation Team through the local Stakeholder Group, which monitors local mental health services and developments.

Funded by Broadhurst Trust, we are working with two GP surgeries (Border Practice in Aldershot, and Mayfield Practice in Farnborough) to advise their patients, and relieve pressure on GPs and health staff in addressing non medical related problems.   This work is increasingly recognised as central to good health and well-being, through relieving stress, and addressing a range of poverty related issues.

We work closely with Pavilion's Income Team, receiving referrals for debt advice to prevent homelessness and support tenants.   We are also delivering outreach advice every week at the North Town Community Base in Aldershot, and liaise regularly with Neighbourhood Managers on changes and developments

This is a volunteer based project, funded by Nationwide, to encourage volunteering for Financial Capability Training.   Aiming to increase people's knowledge and confidence in managing financial matters, we are encouraging volunteers from within their own communities to develop their skills and spread the word to others.

Delivering specialist advice services in social welfare law (benefits, debt and housing) this contract funds 3.5 full time caseworkers to provide specialist casework to "financially eligible" clients across the district.

Rushmoor Citizens Advice Bureaux plays a key role in the Hampshire-wide consortium of Citizens Advice Bureaux, which now delivers partnership projects across the County. This work also gives us a stronger voice to influence key policies and services in the County, demonstrating that by working together we can achieve much more than working alone.