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Government Benefit changes – are you going to lose out?
If your rent is currently paid either in full, or in part, by Housing Benefit, there are four major
changes which may impact on the amount of money you receive, find out more here.

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  • Top tips for managing your money

    Top tips for managing your money

    Accent Foundation residents have been sharing their experiences to create a list of tips for managing your money - read Top tips here.

     

    The tips include advice on coping with debt, the best way to pay your bills and saving money on your weekly shop. We are hoping to hold another meeting in the Bradford area - if you wish to join in, email yourviews@accentgroup.org.

  • Job vacancies in West Yorkshire

    Job vacancies

    One of our regular contractors Anlaby Cleaning Services has a number of cleaning jobs available in the West Yorkshire area, including part time Cleaners and Supervisor Cleaners in Bradford, Ilkley, Cleckheaton and Huddersfield.

     

    Anlaby are keen to employ local Accent residents if possible, although anyone can apply. If you're interested, call Emelia Watson on 01274 660 860 for more details.

  • Benefit payments cut for spare bedrooms

    Link to picture of bedroom tax flyer

    Are you aged 16 – 61?

     

    Do you get any Housing Benefit?

     

    Do you have a spare bedroom?

     

    There’s no hiding from the cuts to Housing Benefit which are happening from April 2013.

     

    Under the government’s new rules, if you are of working age and you have more bedrooms than the government says you need, whether you use them or not, you will lose part of your housing benefit.

     

    Read this page for more details and if you think you will be affected contact your neighbourhood team for help.