‘Enhanced service’ from Carrick CAB

With the coming council boundary changes, Carrick CAB has acted with Ballymena and Larne CAB to ensure an enhanced advice service.
By The Newsroom
Published 15th Nov 2014, 11:34 BST

Mary, manager of Carrickfergus CAB, commented: “To ensure the continuation and growth of the CAB service we have introduced both an assessment and an appointment system in the North Street bureau.

“We encourage everyone to call at bureau where they can speak with an advisor and be offered an appointment if necessary.

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“Our team of advisors continue to assist with any query, the completion of disability forms and our specialist money advice service is available Monday to Thursday.

“A tribunal representative is available weekly to assist those who wish to appeal SSA decisions with additional training being undertaken to extend this service across all of the new council area.”

Mary continued: “Carrick CAB is looking forward, anticipating and putting in place the necessary resources to ensure whatever changes take place across the council boundaries the service will remain local and available for all our community.”

Carrickfergus CAB works in partnership with the Elim Storehouse and Jordan Victory Church to arrange food hampers for those who may require them.

The CAB office at 65 North Street is open 10.00 am to 2.00 pm Monday to Thursday and 10.00 am to 12.00noon on Friday. For more information telephone 02893 351808.

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