Universal Credit Resources

Universal credit has been a scourge on our communities. The Tories’ failing Universal Credit programme is plunging millions of people into poverty, leaving them unable to pay rent or put dinner on the table, and facing debt and eviction as a result.

Here you can sign our petition to stop it: Universal Credit Petition

We want to abolish it. In the meantime we have compiled a list of resources to help people in Morecambe and Lunesdale cope with this appalling situation and will continue to add to the list.

We are not affiliated with these resources / organisations but hope they help.

Resources

Benefit Support

• West End Impact
  Provides help accessing benefits and mental health support.
• Welfare Rights Service
  Affiliated with the council but NOT the DWP
• Citizens Advice Bureau
  Citizens Advice provides free, confidential and independent advice to help people overcome their problems.

Food Resources

• Morecambe Bay Food Bank
  You will need to get a referral by a professional. They will provide you with 3 days worth of  free food.
• North Lancs Intercepted Food Alliance
  An alliance of food clubs across Lancs. The idea is to pay between £2-3 for 2 bags of shopping. No referral needed.

Drug & Alcohol Support

• Inspire Morecambe
  Part of national charity Change, Grow, Live. Support for Recovery.
• Out in the Bay
  They provide support for drug and alcohol abuse and for LGBT people.
• Young Addaction
  Drug and alcohol services for under 25s.

Mental Health Support

• Lancashire Mind
  Organisation for mental health.
• West End Impact
  Provides help accessing benefits and mental health support.
• Insight Mental Health Network
  A connected group of mental health groups and resources in Lancashire.

Family Support

• Home Start
  A charity supporting vulnerable families. Run by parents for parents.

LGBT Resources

• Out in the Bay
  They provide support for LGBT people including drop ins and support groups.

Homelessness

• Morecambe Homeless Action
  They run drop ins through the week to help the homeless.

Other Resources

• Lancaster and Morecambe Freegle
  Declutter your unwanted things and ask for things you need.
• Find Your Councillor
  Put your postcode in and find your local councillor. They can help with various issues.