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Benefits

Many people do not claim the benefits they are entitled to. Even a small amount of extra money can make a big difference, so it pays to spend a little time finding out about what you can claim.

Managing Money Problems

Most people will borrow money at some time in their lives. Debt only becomes a problem when you cannot pay it back.

Managing Your Money

Managing your money is a daily challenge, especially if you are on a limited or fixed budget. However, it needn't be a chore. You can take control of your finances and even start to save for big purchases, Christmas and birthdays.

Cost of Running Your Home

If you have managed household bills before, you will know about the costs involved in running a home. However, if you are managing a household budget for the first time, you will need to think carefully about how much money you will need to set up your home and pay your regular bills.

Welcome to SLHD Moneywise

Managing your life and your money can be a tricky business these days, especially if you have a limited budget. We want you to know how to make the most of your money and avoid the common mistakes that people make. That’s why we’ve created this website especially for St. Leger Homes customers. It’s packed full of easy-to-understand information about a wide range of important issues, from choosing the best energy supplier for you through to dealing with debt.

We’ve worked with our customers to find out what matters most to you and what kind of information you would find most helpful. You will find information and advice on budgeting, paying bills, making your money go further and claiming benefits. If you want to open a bank account, change your energy supplier, take control of your debt, or find out how to deal with changes in your life, this website should help answer your questions. We hope you find the SLHD Moneywise website useful and enjoy using it.

Latest News

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Residents asked to be aware of pre-litigation letter
Doncaster Council is keen to stress to residents that a letter being circulated from a company called Credit Resource Solutions Ltd is not in any way related to the Council.

Bank of England withdraws old £20 note
The Bank of England would like to remind people that they are withdrawing from circulation the old style £20 note (featuring Sir Edward Elgar) from 30 June this year.

FREE COMPUTERS for families with kids at school
If you’re a low-income family, you could qualify for a grant to buy a computer and/or at least one years’ internet access to help your child learn at home. Find out more...

Calculate your carbon footprint
AN online green calculator is helping residents come up with the right formula for energy savings. Find out more...

Free mobile phone calls to key DWP 0800 lines
From 18 January 2010, six of the biggest mobile phone network companies will no longer charge their customers for calls to DWP 0800 Benefit Claim lines. Find out more...

Find out if you are due to receive Cold Weather Payment
If you're on a low income, a Cold Weather Payment may be available to help you for each week of very cold weather in your area. Find out more...

Top 10 Tips to Avoid a Christmas Debt Hangover
Christmas is a time of giving, but you don't want to give yourself a headache in the New Year with bills and debts you can't afford. Find out more here...

Loan Shark Jailed
A loan shark who made almost £3m by charging clients up to 2,437% interest has been jailed for five years.

Seeing the benefits
A Thorne man has seen the benefits….after tapping into St Leger Homes’ benefits calculator.

Website success
A website launched by a Doncaster housing organisation to give help and advice to council tenants on money matters during the credit crunch is a soaring success.

St Leger Homes of Doncaster receives TPAS award
St Leger Homes of Doncaster has just been awarded TPAS (Tenant Participation Advisory Service) accreditation. It makes them one of only 15 housing organisations in the country to receive this award.

On-line training for St Leger tenants
Council tenants living in Doncaster can now access training at the touch of a button! Find out more...

Getting your debts written off
The Ministry of Justice has warned consumers about the dangers of trying to get debts written off. Find out more here...

More training on offer
A new set of free training courses for Doncaster Council tenants is on offer. Click here to find out more...

Loan Sharks be warned - we will bite back!
Loan sharks cruising South Yorkshire for easy targets during the current credit crunch are being warned that a crackdown is being launched against their operations. Find out more...

Free Money Advice
NatWest has announced that from Friday 12 December 2008, it will be the first high street bank to offer free, impartial financial guidance to everyone, including customers of other banks and people without bank accounts.

BT Slashes line rental to £4.50/mth (usually £11.54), for those on benefits
BT has recently launched a new social phone tariff, called BT Basic. The new tariff is aimed at cutting the costs for those on certain benefits. Find out more...

Want to get involved?
Our customers are at the heart of what we do and we aim to encourage involvement and participation so that we can work closely together for the benefit of our communities and to improve our services. Find out more...

Changes to benefit rules – will you qualify?
From 27 October 2008, all child maintenance payments will be disregarded when calculating Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit. Find out more...

Find your way back to work with Jobcentre Plus
Jobcentre Plus wants to help you get back to work quickly. Even in an economic downturn, many jobs are available. Meanwhile, we’ll step in by paying you benefits and helping you look for work or learn new skills...

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