Subject - Age Concern Manchester's Money Maze Project Going Strong!

Posted : (Thursday 1st December 2005 ) By - jane (Registered User)Age Concern Manchester's Money Maze project has been in operation since May 2005, and is making a real difference to the lives of hundreds of older people in Manchester. Since its launch, Money Maze has helped over 860 people across Manchester claim over £250,000 in extra benefit, meaning a better quality of life for the recipients and adding considerable value to local economies.

Over £2 billion of benefits go unclaimed every year by those aged 60 or over, often because people don't realise that there are entitled to it, or are put off by the thought of having to complete a lengthy form. The Money Maze team is fully trained in the benefits system, and can offer free, impartial & confidential advice on the range of benefits available and the options available for receiving money.

The service can offer:

Advice over the telephone for general enquiries, call free on 0800 027 57 87

Free factsheets to help with managing finances

Help with obtaining and filling out claim forms

One-to-one advice at our Swan Street Office in the city, or at one of our regular outreach sessions at Wythenshawe, Beswick and Harpurhey

Home visits for clients that are unable to visit us

Assistance with opening or managing Bank, Building Society or Post Office accounts.

The service is available to those over 60 throughout North, Central and South Manchester, and also to their families and carers. To find out more, call free on 0800 027 57 87 or pick up a leaflet in any Age Concern shop.