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Social Prescribing Resource Sheet:
Financial Security
Financial Security
This resource sheet includes a selection of services, tools, and organisations that others have found helpful.
If you require further support in accessing these, or other services, please contact the Social Prescribing Team on 01308 428943 or contact us via our online form.
Social Prescribing is available at your GP Surgery
If you live in Bridport, Beaminster, Lyme Regis or the wider West Dorset area, you can speak directly with our Social Prescribers and Care Coordinators - no referral needed.
- Support with finances
- Getting Active
- Hobbies and Interests
- Connecting to Community
- Supporting wellbeing
- Help with Long Term Conditions
Bridport & District Citizens Advice
Free, confidential advice on benefits, debt, housing, employment and more. Helps people manage financial and legal issues that may impact their wellbeing.
Drop-in: Mon, Tue, Thu 10am–3pm; Wed, Fri 10am–1pm
Phone: 0800 144 8848
Website: Visit the Bridport & District Citizens Advice website
Address: 45 South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NY
Attendance Allowance
Tax-free benefit for people of State Pension age who need help with personal care or supervision due to illness or disability.
Rates (Apr 2025): £73.90/week (lower), £110.40/week (higher).
Not means-tested – savings & income don’t affect it. May increase other benefits (e.g. Pension Credit, Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction) and can help carers qualify for Carer’s Allowance.
Apply: Call 0800 731 0122 or visit gov.uk/attendance-allowance.
Age UK North South West Dorset
Offers free, independent and confidential information, signposting and welfare benefits advice for older people, their families and carers.
Phone: 01305 269 444
Tax Help for Older People
National charity providing free tax help for older taxpayers unable to afford professional tax services or resolve issues with HMRC. Services via helpline, face-to-face meetings and follow-up work. Based in Bridport, with 350+ volunteers across the UK.
Phone: 01308 488066
StepChange Debt Charity
Free, confidential debt advice and support across the UK. Help with budgeting, debt management plans, IVAs, DROs, bankruptcy, and access to 60-day Breathing Space.
Phone: 0800 138 1111 (Mon–Fri 8am–8pm; Sat 8am–4pm)
National Debtline
Free, confidential, impartial debt advice for people in England, Wales & Scotland. Helps with budgeting, debt solutions and negotiating with creditors.
Helpline hours: Mon–Fri 9am–8pm; Sat 9:30am–1pm
Phone: 0808 808 4000
Website: Visit the National Debtline website
Money Matters (Magna Housing)
Free, confidential money advice for Magna tenants in Dorset and Somerset. Helps with income maximisation, benefit claims, budgeting, reducing costs, bank accounts, and signposting to specialist debt advice.
Phone: 0800 358 6025
Money Saving Expert
Free website offering up-to-date guidance on saving money, managing bills, dealing with debt, and making the most of your income. Includes tools, templates, and guides.
Turn2us
National charity helping people in financial hardship to access benefits, grants, and support services. Includes a free Benefits Calculator and Grant Search tool.
Website: Visit the Turn2us website
Further Information
While we hope you may find something here that supports you, please note that these resources are not all officially endorsed by the NHS. We endeavour to ensure that all listings are accurate and up to date, but please be aware that we cannot guarantee this at all times.
If you are a local service, organisation or group that would like to be included in this guide, please contact us via secure online form or call the PCN Admin Team on 01308 801810 and tell us about your support offering.
Last updated: July 2025.