DIAL Great Yarmouth's Monthly Newsletter

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Issue 1

Jan 2021

Welcome to 2021. A new year although we start it in lockdown.

We have lots of new members of staff that have joined us in last few months with the ever growing need for support in many areas. To name a few we have a Digital Inclusion Adviser, Carole, who helps with anything online from shopping to learning how to send an email, and much more. Anji, is our Energy Advocacy Adviser who helps with price comparison sites, money saving tips, etc. We have Maria who assists women from the age of 16 confidentially with accessing anything medical ranging from GP appointments, free sanitary items and help with building confidence and boosting low self esteem. Ian and Lisa are our new Employment Advisers, Lisa helps young people between the age of 16 and 24, whist Ian helps with 24 and above. They can assist in CV writing, covering letters, seek out any training opportunities and much more.

GOOD NEWS STORIES

Our Benefit Advisers won PIP appeal with Client being awarded a back payment of £2,273. This was one of several success stories advised of this month. Another one was a Client was awarded nothing on a PIP claim but after appealing was awarded standard for both elements with over £5000 in back pay. Brilliant results for us and very happy Clients.