INFORMATION & ADVICE
The Whitehawk Inn Gateway Team
- giving you advice & support for learning & work
• Find out about jobs, careers and learning
• Choose and enrol on a course that’s right for you
• Apply for practical support (eg, crèche, transport)
• Help you decide “What next?”
• Help get you work read
• Help with CV writing and job applications
• Offer learning opportunities for your community group
Phone to speak to the Gateway Team for information on 682 222.
Specialist Advice Sessions
Whitehawk Inn host a number of external agencies offering specialist advice: Patient Advice & Liaison Service (PALS): Free, confidential health advice and support for patients, families and their carers. Drop in and chat with a PALS volunteer about the NHS, health issues, social care services and local support groups.
Wednesdays 10am-12pm – no appointment necessary
Family Information Service (FIS): FIS offers a wide range of information for families with children, including support for tough times, free kids activities, school preference, childcare searches and information for those interested in a childcare career.
One to one appointments available in the Whitehawk area. Contact FIS on 293 545.
St. Luke' s Advice Service: help to apply for benefits (including DLA & WTC) and support to appeal benefit decisions; debt advice including rent and mortgage arrears; help with general legal issues around housing. Alternate Mondays 9.30am - 1pm
Appointment only, contact 549 203, ask for a Whitehawk Inn appointment.
Appointments are confidential and held in a private space.
Money Advice and Community Support Service (MACS): if you are in debt or at risk of debt: help to deal with creditors and set up repayment agreements; checking benefit entitlement; budgeting and help to write a financial statement and apply for charitable grants.
Alternate Mondays 2-5pm
Appointment only – contact 682 222
Appointments are confidential and held in a private space.