Carlisle & District
Citizens Advice Bureau

Financial Inclusion Fund

The FIF/CAB Money Advice Caseworker provides independent, impartial, free and confidential debt advice to people affected by mental ill-health within the Carleton Clinic or in the community. Advice will be given on all aspects of debt, including mortgage arrears, credit card debts, bankruptcy and county court action.

The service will also include income maximisation (to explore further benefit entitlement or alternative options to increase income). A referral will then be made if necessary to a relevant organisation to complete the relevant process, for example completing a Disability Living Allowance application form. Benefit issues will only be discussed as part of the debt process and so clients needing benefit advice only will need to be referred to a benefits worker or to a general advice session.

The service is accessible by appointment basis at the Main Citizens Advice Bureau, the Carleton Clinic Knowledge Exchange, private ward rooms, other voluntary organisation premises and, if appropriate, home visits can be given.

To make an appointment or to make a professional referral, please contact the FIF/CAB Money Advice Caseworker via the main bureau on 01228 633909.