macs-plus
macs-plus
01273 664016
macs-plus
is a social enterprise which offers a low-cost solution to problems
encountered by those who need help to manage their day-to-day money
matters successfully.
macs-plus
can hold capital and receive income and then use it to help with
budgeting, paying bills, assist with saving and to help make purchases.
The primary aim of the service is to empower people and ensure they
retain their independence. To enable vulnerable people and their
relatives to access a service currently only available through social
services.
www.macs-plus.org.uk
Crisis
Intervention Project
In July 2008, we started a new Crisis Intervention Project. The service was designed to address the high demand for existing MACS services and the long wait a client may experience between assessment and a vacancy on a Supporting People contract.
All newly referred clients are now contacted and offered an appointment within 2 weeks. We are also working our way through people who have been on the waiting list for longer.
The Crisis Intervention Project;
Deals immediately with any emergencies,
Assesses the need for an ongoing service & gathers information for how to prioritise on the waiting list,
Gives the client and referrer information about the length of time on waiting list and what to do during the wait,
Refers to other services if needed,
Supports clients and referrers during the wait for a full service.
MOPS- MACS Older People Service
For the coming year (2009) we are offering advice to people in sheltered accommodation.
We are looking to offer:
Drop- In advice surgeries for benefit checks, claims and debts
Information leaflets
Training to support workers, social workers, carers and scheme managers on basic debt and benefit awareness
Older Peoples' focus forum
For more information or to discuss ideas or to have an advice surgery in your housing unit, please email jackie.grigg@macss.org.uk
MACS at BMECP One Stop Shop for Refugees
Benefits and debt advice for refugees at:
BMECP Resource CentreTelephone Charlie Gray or Mary Hill on 01273 664000 for an appointment or just turn up.
