FISH (Financial Inclusion Services in Housing)

Welfare Rights Service is a new service for all tenants offering help and advice on benefits and credits.  It is part of the Fish Argyll project which is a partnership of three housing associations in Argyll.  The Welfare Rights Service is free and confidential.  Millions of pounds go unclaimed each year in our Area and not just by those who are not working.  Those in low paid or part time work are often missing out and changes like having a baby can often mean more money.

The benefits and tax credit system is complicated and always changing and Fyne Homes wish to ensure that all tenants are getting everything that they are entitled to.  Even if you have been refused in the past the rules may have changed.  They can advise you about what you are due and deal with all benefit claims and appeals about what you should get if you

• Are sick or disabled
• Need help with your rent or council tax
• Have children
• Are retired
• Are looking for work or have lost your job
• Work part time or in low paid work
• Are looking after someone
• Need help with one-off costs.

We can arrange office appointments or if you are unable to get out we can then arrange a home visit.

Your Welfare Rights Officer
Bute and Cowal is
Garrick Collier Tel 01546 605942
Mid Argyll is
Fiona Evamy    Tel 01546 605878

Click here for a copy of the leaflet